Thames Water creditors prepare for legal fight over possible nationalisation
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Creditors of Thames Water, organized as London Valley Water, are preparing for a legal battle while expressing openness to greater public control of the company, but not full nationalization. Reports indicate that Andy Burnham may temporarily nationalize Britain's largest water company. The consortium holds £17bn of Thames Water's £21bn debt and is hiring litigation specialists. The situation highlights the ongoing financial crisis at Thames Water and the potential for government intervention.
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Consortium holds £17bn of £21bn total debt
Thames Water is Britain's biggest water company.
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The investors are willing to discuss greater public control but are not open to public ownership of Thames Water.
The Guardian- Consortium holds £17bn of £21bn total debt
- Potential multi-billion pound legal battle
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Loaded language removed<p>Investors say they will work with Andy Burnham but hire litigation specialists amid reports the firm could enter temporary public ownership</p><p>The group of investors pursuing a financial support plan for Thames Water have said they are willing to discuss greater public control, but are also preparing for a potential multi-billion pound legal dispute amid reports Andy Burnham could temporarily…
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The investors are willing to discuss greater public control but are not open to public ownership of Thames Water.
The GuardianReports suggest that Andy Burnham could temporarily nationalise Thames Water.
The GuardianLondon Valley Water, a consortium of 100 institutional investors, holds £17bn of Thames Water's £21bn debt.
The GuardianInvestors are preparing for a potential multi-billion pound legal battle over Thames Water.
The GuardianThames Water is Britain's biggest water company.
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