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  "path": "/uk/2026/06/16/ofwat-under-fire-over-thames-water/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T20:47:47.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "water privatisation",
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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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