Why Fears Over Thames Water's Collapse Have Sparked A Debate About Nationalising Water Again

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Why Fears Over Thames Water's Collapse Have Sparked A Debate About Nationalising Water Again
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Ministers are reportedly considering bringing Britain’s biggest water supplier into temporary public ownership as it struggles with a £14 billion debt pile.

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