Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister

Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownership A rescue deal for Thames Water is under threat because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said. Ministers are negotiating a takeover deal for the stricken water company with a consortium of creditors led by American investment firm Elliott Management. Continue reading...

By Helena Horton and Kiran Stacey