A recent report by the thinktank Common Wealth has argued that bringing England’s water companies into public ownership could cost the government close to nothing. Experts propose using a process
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South East Water, a key supplier for 2.2 million people across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire, has announced a £200 million cash injection to stabilise its financial position. The
Thames Water, Britain’s largest privatised water utility, is grappling with a financial and regulatory crisis. With a debt of £20 billion, a poor track record on pollution, leakage, and customer
European financial markets have surged following Germany’s decision to suspend its strict “debt brake” rule, enabling a historic increase in defence and infrastructure spending. This paradigm shift has also driven
In a significant strategic move, National Grid has finalised the sale of its American renewable energy assets to Canadian private equity firm Brookfield Asset Management for $1.735 billion. The transaction
London’s Elizabeth line has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording 500 million passenger journeys since its May 2022 launch. This achievement has effectively restored rail passenger numbers to pre-Covid levels, demonstrating
A crucial High Court ruling has approved a £3 billion rescue package for Thames Water, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s efforts to restructure its substantial £19 billion debt
Thames Water has defied its regulator Ofwat by rejecting a proposed 35% rise in household bills, claiming the increase is insufficient to finance the company’s operations over the next five-year
Major water suppliers have reached a significant financing agreement with industry watchdog Ofwat, leading to substantial bill increases for millions of households over the next five years. Pennon Group, which
A significant stake in Newcastle International Airport is poised to enter the market, potentially commanding a valuation of up to £1 billion, with Saudi investors emerging as leading contenders in
In a landmark announcement, SSEN Transmission has submitted ambitious proposals to regulators, outlining plans for a £31 billion upgrade to the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland. The comprehensive investment
In a significant development for the UK’s largest water utility, Thames Water has received a substantial bid from Covalis Capital, partnering with France’s Suez to orchestrate a strategic break-up of
Major creditors of Thames Water have issued a firm directive to Britain’s water regulator, stating that a proposed £3bn emergency loan cannot be used to settle outstanding fines. The UK’s
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing Thames Water crisis as Graham Edwards, the Conservative Party treasurer, heads a consortium aiming to rescue the troubled utility company. The proposed
A significant shake-up in European aviation infrastructure is underway as Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) initiates the sale of its substantial airport portfolio, potentially valued at more than £10 billion.
A planned £3 billion emergency loan for Thames Water could incur more than £800 million in interest and additional costs, raising serious concerns about the impact on customers and infrastructure
