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Radio London,16 Jun 2026,6 mins

Why Thames Water is now closer to nationalisation

Need To Know London

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The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation. How did we get here? What would nationalisation look like? Ross Ryan has everything you need to know. (Image credit: Getty Images)

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