Many UK water companies have large debts, but Thames Water's problems are the worst. Water companies were privatised in 1989, with the idea that private investment would improve the system.

No wonder Thames Water needs more water supply , and more pipes for waste water. The official statistics pick up the tens of thousands of illegal migrants who come here by small boat. They do not ...

Thames Water said its teams had been working overnight on the damaged pipe in Angus Court, Thame, but said the repair had been "more challenging than expected". It said the water supply to 196 ...

An investigative report has unveiled the alarming state of Thames Water's IT systems, sparking serious concerns about the security and reliability of the water supply to London and the home counties.

Many UK water companies have large debts, but Thames Water's problems are the worst, with debts of about £19bn. It has faced heavy criticism over its performance in recent years following a ...

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Water companies will be forced to pay more than £157 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions, Ofwat said. Thames Water, Affinity Water and ...

Clive Lewis has repeatedly called for the Prime Minister to step in, with the Labour MP claiming that only public ownership can solve Thames Water’s problems. A Government spokesman said ...

"I do think that we should applaud Thames Water and its communications director for taking this action as there are problems that most ... will help to reassure the supply chain, which he said ...