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Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
Key takeaway
Thames Water lenders prepare legal challenge against potential nationalisation by incoming Burnham government.
- Step 1Lenders prepare legal challenge against potential nationalisation of Thames Water.
- Step 2Legal uncertainty raises Thames Water's cost of debt as bondholders demand higher risk premium.
- Step 3Higher financing costs pressure Thames Water to increase customer bills or seek government support, affecting SME water bills.
Source: BBC News — Business
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