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‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy?
Key takeaway
Andy Burnham plans to nationalise water and energy utilities, starting with Thames Water.
- Step 11st-order: Andy Burnham signals nationalisation of Thames Water and other utilities.
- Step 22nd-order: Thames Water equity value collapses; bond spreads tighten on implicit government guarantee.
- Step 33rd-order: UK water and energy sector valuations re-rate downward; cost of capital rises for regulated utilities.
- Step 44th-order: UK SMEs face higher business rates and regulatory uncertainty as government seeks to fund nationalisation.
Source: Guardian Business
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