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www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
New York City

Couple left 'homeless' after their 1 million Chislehurst home flooded by raw sewage

A couple's 1 million home was flooded with raw sewage, leading to homelessness. They blame Thames Water and criticize its response. [ more ]
#water-quality
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
London

Thames Water tells hundreds of homes not to drink tap water after 'sampling results' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Water issued a warning to 616 homes in Bramley, Surrey, advising not to drink tap water due to quality concerns. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Thames Water carries out tests after south London residents report sickness and vomiting

Thames Water tested samples after residents reported sickness; no water quality issues found. South West Water issued boil notice in Brixham due to contamination. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Deliverability

Thames Water issue warning after SCAM email sent to people in Croydon

Thames Water warns of false email in Croydon. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London section of River Thames worst place for sewage'

Open water swimmers in London are unhappy with the high levels of sewage, including items like condoms and sanitary products, in the Thames.
Thames Water has faced criticism for contamination issues in the river, affecting events like the annual Oxford-Cambridge race. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
London

Thames Water tells hundreds of homes not to drink tap water after 'sampling results' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Water issued a warning to 616 homes in Bramley, Surrey, advising not to drink tap water due to quality concerns. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Thames Water carries out tests after south London residents report sickness and vomiting

Thames Water tested samples after residents reported sickness; no water quality issues found. South West Water issued boil notice in Brixham due to contamination. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Deliverability

Thames Water issue warning after SCAM email sent to people in Croydon

Thames Water warns of false email in Croydon. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London section of River Thames worst place for sewage'

Open water swimmers in London are unhappy with the high levels of sewage, including items like condoms and sanitary products, in the Thames.
Thames Water has faced criticism for contamination issues in the river, affecting events like the annual Oxford-Cambridge race. [ more ]
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#environmental-impact
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

'Fatberg' weighing the same as three double decker buses unblocked from east London sewer

The removal of a massive fatberg by Thames Water highlights the ongoing battle against these obstructions in sewers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
London

Thames Water bypassing local opposition in attempt to launch water recycling project

Thames Water is bypassing local authorities to push through a water recycling project that critics say will increase pollution on the river.
The project involves using treated sewage to replace water abstracted for drinking water, but environmental campaigners have raised concerns about increased water temperatures, changes in river salinity, and the impact on fish and biodiversity. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

'Fatberg' weighing the same as three double decker buses unblocked from east London sewer

The removal of a massive fatberg by Thames Water highlights the ongoing battle against these obstructions in sewers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
London

Thames Water bypassing local opposition in attempt to launch water recycling project

Thames Water is bypassing local authorities to push through a water recycling project that critics say will increase pollution on the river.
The project involves using treated sewage to replace water abstracted for drinking water, but environmental campaigners have raised concerns about increased water temperatures, changes in river salinity, and the impact on fish and biodiversity. [ more ]
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#water-supply
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Thames Water confirms pressure issues in this south east London postcode

Thames Water confirms water issues in Eltham SE London [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
JavaScript

No water and pressure issues in Bromley and Dartford

Water issues affecting specific south east London postcodes like BR3, BR7, BR8, DA2, EN1, EN3, etc. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Thames Water confirms pressure issues in this south east London postcode

Thames Water confirms water issues in Eltham SE London [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
JavaScript

No water and pressure issues in Bromley and Dartford

Water issues affecting specific south east London postcodes like BR3, BR7, BR8, DA2, EN1, EN3, etc. [ more ]
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#regulation
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
London

Thames Water warns 16 million customers they could see a 44% surge in bills

Thames Water proposes significant investments of £1.1 billion, possibly rising to £1.9 billion, which could lead to customers facing a 44% bill increase. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Ofwat demands answers from Thames Water over dividend payment

Ofwat is investigating Thames Water's payment of a £37.5m dividend to its parent company.
Thames Water claims the dividend was used to pay its debts and not given to external shareholders. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
London

Thames Water warns 16 million customers they could see a 44% surge in bills

Thames Water proposes significant investments of £1.1 billion, possibly rising to £1.9 billion, which could lead to customers facing a 44% bill increase. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Ofwat demands answers from Thames Water over dividend payment

Ofwat is investigating Thames Water's payment of a £37.5m dividend to its parent company.
Thames Water claims the dividend was used to pay its debts and not given to external shareholders. [ more ]
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#financial-crisis
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
London

Thames Water could be taken over by the government

Government considers taking over debt-ridden Thames Water. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Could Thames Water be nationalised and where did its problems start?

Investors backed out of 500m funding for Thames Water, raising concerns of securing short-term funding.
Thames Water continues to face financial issues affecting its ability to deliver services effectively, with potential for temporary nationalisation. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
London

Thames Water could be taken over by the government

Government considers taking over debt-ridden Thames Water. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Could Thames Water be nationalised and where did its problems start?

Investors backed out of 500m funding for Thames Water, raising concerns of securing short-term funding.
Thames Water continues to face financial issues affecting its ability to deliver services effectively, with potential for temporary nationalisation. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Thames Water to ask debt markets for survival plan funding

Thames Water plans to tap debt markets to rescue threadbare finances. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Thames Water break-up is a promising idea | Nils Pratley

Thames Water's financial troubles may lead to the current shareholders being wiped out through a debt-for-equity swap. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Thames Water funding crisis: the key players in the row over its future

Thames Water facing financial difficulties with finger-pointing at Ofwat's strict regulations.
Options for Thames Water include seeking more investor funds, government intervention, or debt restructuring. [ more ]
#sewage-pollution
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

The River Thames is apparently the UK's 'worst place' for sewage in the water

High levels of E. coli found in the River Thames near Putney Bridge.
London facing sewage scandal with concerns over water pollution. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

MP blasts Thames Water after Teddington Lock flooded with 'absolutely disgusting sewage'

Sarah Olney criticizes sewage pollution in River Thames at Teddington Lock.
Thames Water under scrutiny for pollution and environmental hazards. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

The River Thames is apparently the UK's 'worst place' for sewage in the water

High levels of E. coli found in the River Thames near Putney Bridge.
London facing sewage scandal with concerns over water pollution. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

MP blasts Thames Water after Teddington Lock flooded with 'absolutely disgusting sewage'

Sarah Olney criticizes sewage pollution in River Thames at Teddington Lock.
Thames Water under scrutiny for pollution and environmental hazards. [ more ]
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#water-pollution
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

High levels of E.coli found in Thames' ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race

High levels of E.coli found in River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge
Thames Water's neglect impacts water quality standards [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan calls out scandal' with five-fold increase in sewage dumped in Thames

Thames Water dumped almost five times more sewage into the Thames in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, called the state of the rivers 'appalling' and urged Thames Water to prioritize restoration efforts. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 weeks ago
London

Sewage flowed into London's waterways for a whopping 12,000 hours last year

Thames Water dumped significantly more sewage in 2023 than in 2022. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

High levels of E.coli found in Thames' ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race

High levels of E.coli found in River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge
Thames Water's neglect impacts water quality standards [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan calls out scandal' with five-fold increase in sewage dumped in Thames

Thames Water dumped almost five times more sewage into the Thames in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, called the state of the rivers 'appalling' and urged Thames Water to prioritize restoration efforts. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 weeks ago
London

Sewage flowed into London's waterways for a whopping 12,000 hours last year

Thames Water dumped significantly more sewage in 2023 than in 2022. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Come clean on secret taxpayer rescue plans for Thames Water, MP demands

Ministers are being pressured to reveal the secret details of an emergency bailout plan for Thames Water in case of collapse.
The public is demanding transparency regarding the contingency plans for Thames Water to ensure accountability and prevent a cover-up. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Thames Water absent from industry's 180m anti-pollution drive

Thames Water declined funds for industry-wide pollution reduction initiative
Government disappointed with Thames Water's refusal to participate in pollution reduction initiative [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan slams the 'scandalous' five-fold increase in sewage dumped into London's rivers

Between April and December 2023, Thames Water released sewage into London's waterways for over 6,500 hours, a five-fold increase from the previous year.
In just six days, sewage was dumped across the Thames Water network for 128 hours and 12 minutes.
The Mayor of London is calling on Thames Water and the government to take action to clean up London's rivers and end sewage discharge. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Sewage sludge used to heat 4,000 west London homes

Around 4,000 homes in west London will soon be heated using sewage sludge converted into gas.
Thames Water's gas-to-grid system at its Mogden sewage works in Isleworth will start converting sewage into biomethane 'early this year'. [ more ]
#water-issues
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

No water and pressure issues in these south west London postcodes

Thames Water confirms water issues in certain south west London postcodes.
Engineers are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Water issues across these south east London postcodes today

Water issues in south east London postcodes today
Thames Water is investigating and working to resolve the problem [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

No water and pressure issues in these south west London postcodes

Thames Water confirms water issues in certain south west London postcodes.
Engineers are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Water issues across these south east London postcodes today

Water issues in south east London postcodes today
Thames Water is investigating and working to resolve the problem [ more ]
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Warning after spate of south east London burglaries by fake Thames Water engineers

Burglaries in southeast London by fake Thames Water engineers have prompted a warning from the police.
Residents are urged to inspect worker ID and company affiliation, and to use Thames Water's doorstep password system as an additional safeguard. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Eton College pupils forced to stay away at start of term as flooding blocks sewers

Eton College has been forced to keep pupils away at the start of term due to sewage system overload.
Nearly 100 flood warnings remain in place in England following Storm Henk deluge. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Thames Water apologises to MPs for confusion' over 500m loan

Thames Water apologizes for confusion over mislabeling a shareholder loan as equity.
Thames Water's complex financial structure and large debts have come under scrutiny. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
London

Thames Water told by auditors it could run out of money by April

Thames Water's parent company, Kemble Water Holdings, has been warned by auditors that it could run out of money by April without further cash injection from shareholders.
The auditors noted material uncertainty about Kemble Water Holdings' ability to continue as a going concern due to lack of firm arrangements for refinancing a loan at one of its subsidiaries. [ more ]
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