Lenders including US hedge fund Elliott in talks over back-up plan as UK’s largest utility struggles to raise equity
Companies can expect higher borrowing costs as investors demand larger premium
Utility calls for 52 per cent increase in customer bills by 2030 to fund investment
Export Development Canada has sold loans it made to UK water company at deep discounts
Struggling utility accepts greater oversight and new independent directors in lieu of regulatory penalty
Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water also sanctioned by regulator
For a start, the regulator must act quickly if it is to retain any shred of credibility
London utility edges towards nationalisation after S&P slashes its credit status to ‘junk’
Pension fund says writedown of stake in troubled utility will ‘influence’ its approach
Decision by rating agency Moody’s leaves London’s water supplier teetering
Loss of investment-grade status for utility’s safer debt could increase regulatory scrutiny and flood high yield market with bonds
The board has failed to deliver — bring in the Special Administrators
Bills are rising across the country and the UK’s biggest water company is in special measures
Regulator signs off on limited increase in household bills across the country
Proposals come as South East Water warns it needs investors to put more money into the business
Struggling utility appeals to regulator Ofwat to approve new business plan
A serious reset led by the next government is vital for an industry that delivers this human necessity
Supplier to London and southern England says £19bn of assets are failing as Ofwat weighs approving increase in bills
Possible collapse of utility is among crises facing the party should it form the next government
Opposition party makes inroads in South East England seats where water pollution has sparked public anger
Lie back and think of England’s infrastructure
Universities Superannuation Scheme owns 20% stake in troubled utility that is in effect worthless
Ofwat has limited room for manoeuvre in providing leniency to financially distressed water companies
Ofwat draws up proposal for ‘recovery regime’ to avoid nationalisation of Thames Water and other groups
Figures obtained via freedom of information laws come as water pollution rises up political agenda
