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 ...

River Action has warned that the Thames would be classified as ‘poor’ under regulations if it were designated as a ‘bathing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Boat Race rowers are said to be at risk of serious health problems due to the condition of the water in the River Thames. Oxford and Cambridge rowers are due to face off in the annual event next ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thames Water has received preliminary equity bids from parties that include one of the US’s biggest ...