Thames Water - Ofwat Chair tells Environment Minister “we share the concerns” over London and Valley Water Consortium proposal
Iain Coucher, Ofwat Chairman has written to Emma Reynolds MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs saying the economic regulator shares the concerns expressed by the Minister in her letter of 16 June 2026 regarding the London and Valley Water Consortium’s proposal for the recapitalisation and turnaround of Thames Water.
Thames Water faces calls to be put into Special Administration Regime amid swingeing criticism in House of Commons
Thames Water came in for swingeing criticism from MPs in Parliament in response to Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, ministerial statement to the House of Commons yesterday.
Environment Secretary raises Government doubt over proposed Thames Water rescue package
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has written to Ofwat flagging up Government concerns about the proposed Thames Water rescue package put forward by the company’s creditors, according to a number of reports in the UK press this morning.
Thames Water confirms pledge of £3.4 billion of new equity in improved rescue bid by creditors
Thames Water CEO Chris Weston has issued a detailed announcement via the London Stock Exchange in response to recent press speculation about the terms of the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium's proposal for the turnaround, transformation and recapitalisation of Thames Water.
Southern Water finances under pressure – utility seeks c£4bn funding from investors
Southern Water’s finances are coming under pressure, according to a report by the Financial Times this morning.
Southern Water says it is making “significant progress” in 6 month update on Turnaround Plan
Southern Water says that its “short and sharp strategy” to boost performance by 2025 is showing continued signs of progress – just over a year since its launch.
Shareholders hand Thames Water £750 million lifeline for remainder of AMP7 - subject to certain conditions
Shareholders have agreed to provide Thames Water a further £750 million of equity funding in the remainder of the 2020-25 AMP7 investment period, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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