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Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’
The UK environment secretary objected to a £10bn rescue plan for Thames Water, citing concerns it would place an 'undue burden' on customers, pushing the company closer to nationalisation. The government's objection to the rescue deal suggests a potential shift towards public ownership for the UK's largest water company.
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