Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

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Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation

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The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

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BBC Published 19 July 2026

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