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Thames Water issued £1m recruitment bonus to finance head
Struggling utility giant Thames Water issued a £1 million signing bonus to its finance chief while grappling with £20 billion in debt and the threat of temporary nationalisation.
August 10, 2026
Claiming a £150 energy bill reduction: A quick guide
Ensure you are listed on your energy bill to potentially qualify for a £150 government discount this winter, with a key eligibility deadline approaching on 23 August.
August 9, 2026
Vendr.ng provides digital solution for Nigeria’s shared utility billing disputes
Nigerian startup Vendr.ng is addressing electricity billing disputes in shared housing by offering a software-based platform that integrates with existing smart meters, reducing conflicts between neighbors and landlords.
August 7, 2026
Thames Water Implements Hosepipe Restrictions for 10 Million Customers
Thames Water is restricting hosepipe usage for over 10 million people following a series of heatwaves and a dry spring that put extreme pressure on the water network.
July 21, 2026
Lenders propose golden share to prevent Thames Water state takeover
Thames Water lenders are offering the government a golden share and increased local authority control in an effort to avoid state nationalisation of the struggling supplier.
July 21, 2026
Thames Water creditors prepare legal action as nationalization looms under Burnham
Thames Water lenders are preparing for a possible legal fight as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers nationalizing the struggling utility company.
July 19, 2026