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"publishedAt": "2026-06-16T20:47:47.000Z",
"site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
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"textContent": "Thames Water is now even closer to temporary nationalisation after the government objected to a £10bn rescue proposal from its creditors. Ofwat, the UK water regulator, is also feeling the heat, after Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds penned a letter to the watchdog criticising the lenders’ offering. She warns it would fail both the environment and […]\n\nBy Grace",
"title": "Environment secretary writes to Ofwat calling out Thames Water deal"
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