News · 16 June 2026

Is Thames Water really closer to nationalisation ?

The government's objection moves the UK's largest water company closer to being taken over. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds wrote to Ofwat, the industry regulator, on Monday, raising concerns about the £10bn package. Thames Water serves about 16 million customers and could run out of cash within months without a deal. We have also presented an angle in our Brewtea section, please give a read.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 1:49

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