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Ofwat Poised to Waive Thames Water Fines Until 2030

newsApr 2, 2026

Ofwat is set to waive Thames Water pollution and leakage fines through 2030 under a creditors' rescue deal. Creditors offered the emergency package to keep Thames Water private and avoid temporary renationalisation. The arrangement would ease regulatory penalties while the company restructures debt and secures funding. Campaigners say the waiver will undercut enforcement, prolong sewage dumping, and set a dangerous precedent.

Key Highlights

Ofwat set to waive Thames Water pollution and leakage fines through 2030.
Deal ties to a creditors' rescue offer aimed at avoiding renationalisation.
Critics say the waiver would allow continued sewage dumping and weaker oversight.
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theguardian.comThames Water ‘close to deal that would spare it Ofwat fines until 2030’ft.comOfwat poised to waive Thames Water fines to 2030 under deal

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