Thames Water board locked in crisis talks about £3bn funding plan: Shareholders refuse to confirm they will make fresh equity injection
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Quick Glance: Thames Water Directors Discuss Utility's Future
- The board of Thames Water engaged in crucial discussions as shareholders consider diluting a funding pledge. Shareholders, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and China's sovereign wealth fund, may retract hundreds of millions of pounds in promised funding.
- Thames Water, employing about 7,000 people and serving nearly a quarter of the British population, is grappling with over £15 billion in debt. Shareholders had committed to provide £3.25 billion in the coming years, with the initial £750 million slated for this year.
- The shareholders' decision to reduce financial support could leave the heavily indebted company with few viable options to secure its future. Sky News previously reported that Whitehall officials had prepared contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse.
- Thames Water, serving 15 million customers in London and the south-east of England, has faced significant pressure due to leaks, sewage contamination, executive pay, and dividends. The prospect of temporary nationalisation in the event of a collapse could cost taxpayers billions.
Nick Knowles fumes over Disneyland experience : Nick Knowles says "It's less painful to stay at home and throw thousands of pounds in the bin"
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/nick-knowles-says-hed-throw-9193159
New cafe and bar at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway: A NEW CAFE and bar has opened at a railway station.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24203449.new-cafe-bar-gloucestershire-warwickshire-steam-railway/
Pictures from today's Right to Roam protest at Cirencester Park: HUNDREDS descended on Cirencester Park today to protest against the controversial introduction ...
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24191063.pictures-todays-right-roam-protest-cirencester-park/
Council apologises after child in care was abused and became pregnant: The case of Child X has raised alarm over the lack of supervision, safety ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/unreserverd-apology-shire-hall-chiefs-9179684
The stunning town just 1 hour from Brum that feels like stepping back in time: The charming market town is known for its well-preserved historic buildings and ...
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation: Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservation
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The Red Arrows have released the full list of displays in UK and Europe in 2024 - including at RAF Fairford 😎 👉www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/red-arrows-release-full-list-9173014
Accountant’s £500,000 fraud had ‘catastrophic effect’ on Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, court told
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Cotswold primary school unveils new building: The new development project is now open for pupils in Temple Guiting
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/ribbon-cut-former-head-next-9187578
Flood alerts and warnings in place across Gloucestershire : Four flood alerts are currently in place across the county
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/live-flood-alerts-warnings-place-9185180
Cotswolds tourist hotspot split by plans to ban coaches: Business owners in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water fear the move will deter visitors ...
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Mum's babywear brand chosen to be showcased in John Lewis at Cribbs Causeway: The little socks are sewn into the trouser lining - so no more lost socks for ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/cotswolds-mums-babywear-brand-chosen-9182075
Zombie knife, machetes and drugs seized in drugs crackdown: A 'zombie knife' and two machetes were seized by police officers as part of a regional ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/zombie-knife-machetes-drugs-seized-9174541
Cotswold coach ban sparks row amid claim Brummies 'just want a cheap day out': 'We cannot judge people by how much they are able to spend, their race ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-coach-ban-plan-sparks-9157432
'No-go zone' could be rolled out to some tourists in West Country hotspot : Tourists would no longer be able to pile into the UK's 'most ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/no-go-zone-could-rolled-9150832
Protesters to 'trespass' Cirencester Park in march against entry charges: Its owners said the new charges will 'support conservation work'
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/protesters-trespass-cirencester-park-march-9159351
New Cotswolds deli opens today on edge of huge park: Roots + Seeds Deli has a farm to fork philosophy and is has Cirencester Park as its neighbour
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-cotswolds-deli-opens-today-9148951
Cotswold marathon walk to raise vital funds: 37-year-old Lee Webb is doing the walk in late March with close friends
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/gloucester-man-organising-cotswold-way-9125816
Dame Prue Leith shocks Alex Jones with explicit remark about husband: The Great British Bake Off's Dame Prue Leith stunned Alex Jones on The One Show when ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/08/dame-prue-leith-shocks-alex-jones-explicit-remark-husband-20430356/
Designer Goods Valuation Day in Dorridge: The valuation day is at Dorridge Village Hall on Thursday April 11 from 11am to 2pm.
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Cotswold Lakes Brew Co taproom reopens on Good Friday: A POPULAR live music venue at the Cotswold Water Park reopens on Good Friday for its summer season.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24213036.cotswold-lakes-brew-co-taproom-reopens-good-friday/
60 firefighters rush to house fire with most of home alight: The cause of the fire is currently unknown
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Diners 'gutted' as Plymouth restaurant closes suddenly: Dirty shuts in Tamerton Foliot after less than six months but owner's other two restaurants continue ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/plymouth-restaurant-closes-suddenly-leaving-9187081
Worries over cancer waiting times spark calls for answers from NHS chiefs: 'There is a real crisis in aspects of our health service'
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/worries-over-cancer-waiting-times-9180992
Police urgently search for missing teen: Brooke, 17, has been reported missing from Bourton-on-the-Water
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/live-urgent-appeal-find-missing-9181341
Thames Water Parent Bond Falls to Record Low on Loan Uncertainty: A bond issued by Thames Water Ltd.’s holding company Kemble Water Finance Ltd ...
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'Handsome and historic' town named the best place to live: Cirencester has it all according to the prestigious rankings
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King Charles' hometown music festival line-up revealed: ORGANISERS of a series of popular candlelit concerts have announced an exciting line-up of performers.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24189869.king-charles-hometown-music-festival-line-up-revealed/
Hundreds expected at mass trespass in Cirencester Park this weekend: A MASS trespass protest is being held at Cirencester Park this weekend as controversial ...
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24182658.hundreds-expected-mass-trespass-cirencester-park-weekend/
Fears pretty village will become 'ghost town' if tourist coaches banned: Officials in Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds are considering creating a ...
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Iconic Red Arrows confirmed for 60th anniversary at RIAT: The display team will return to the skies over RAF Fairford and Gloucestershire
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-red-arrows-confirmed-60th-9148090
Milestone achieved for Stroud canal project: WEEKLY column by Stroud District Council leader Catherine Braun
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There was delight as the Northern Lights were visible in Gloucestershire tonight. This was taken at Perrotts Brook, near Cirencester, by Graeme Healey ... Show more
‘We’re totally pay as you can’: the UK restaurant prioritising people and planet: The Long Table in Gloucestershire is a not-for-profit that rescues food waste ...
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Snow update with M5 affected and Met Office warning in place: A stretch of the A417 had to be closed due to snow
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Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband Thomas Kingston died at his parents' mansion: Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's son-in-law Thomas Kingston ...
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Quick Glance: Thomas Kingston: Cause of Death Confirmed
- Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, died from a 'catastrophic head injury' with a gun found nearby, as revealed in an inquest.
- The circumstances of Mr. Kingston's death were outlined by Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, during a brief hearing at the Gloucestershire Coroner's Court.
- Police confirmed the death as non-suspicious after Mr. Kingston was found with a head injury at his parents' Cotswolds home. A farewell statement was released by Lady Gabriella and his family.
- Lady Gabriella Kingston, a writer and singer, received support from the royal family and media following her husband's death. No further details on funeral plans have been disclosed.
Sports Centre kicks off new over 50s walking football class: A new weekly walking football class has started for people with reduced mobility or medical ...
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The independent bookshops helping the community: We visit some independent bookshops in the county to find out why they are a key asset for communities
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/independent-bookshops-bringing-magic-reading-9136675
Northern Lights in Gloucestershire - your pictures: Light show seen across West Country after Met Office flagged rare chance to see phenomenon.
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/northern-lights-seen-gloucestershire-your-9139693
Man tasered and arrested after dramatic incident in McDonald's carpark: A MAN has been arrested following a dramatic incident outside McDonald's in Cirencester ...
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British-Filipino BEM awardee elected to Tetbury Town Council: Xyza Macutay-Malloch says she wants to "give something back" to the Tetbury residents who welcomed ...
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Rare Panini World Cup 1970 album found in Gloucestershire Oxfam: A RARE copy of a first-ever Football World Cup sticker album has sold for £1 ...
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Beyond Paradise filming locations as second series edges closer: The new series is set in the fictional town of Shipton Abbott.
cornwalllive.com/news/celebs-tv/bbc-beyond-paradise-filming-locations-9124752
Met Office issues weather warning with snow risk amid heavy rain: Yellow alert for 15 hours across much of the county, the West Country and Wales.
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/met-office-issues-15-hour-9132238
Overnight closures for major road project start tonight: As part of the work, overnight closures of the A436 between the Air Balloon roundabout and National Star ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/overnight-closures-a417-missing-link-9131339
'No-go zone' could be rolled out to some tourists in West Country hotspot : Tourists would no longer be able to pile into the UK's 'most ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/no-go-zone-could-rolled-9150832
Crash blocks major route through Gloucestershire: There are delays heading southbound following the collision.
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/live-a417-blocked-after-crash-9136593
RIAT 2024 announces first formation display team : The world-famous air show is held at RAF Fairford and returns in July
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/riat-2024-announces-first-formation-9135106
Anger as new mini roundabout causes '45 minute tailbacks' near A417: National Highways installed a temporary roundabout at the A436/Leckhampton Hill junction to ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/anger-new-mini-roundabout-causes-9105810
Gloucestershire employers named and shamed for underpaying workers: These firms have underpaid staff and must now give back pay
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/superdry-business-money-failed-wages-9140365
Battery-powered GWR train 'breaks UK record': The train travelled 86 miles on battery power alone in a trial journey covering three counties.
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Cotswold couple aim to transform farm into a caravan paradise: New plans for Lowerfield Farm, where you can enjoy the comforts of a B&B or the freedom of a ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-couple-aim-transform-farm-9121301
New roundabout appears near Air Balloon junction: Big changes as the major £460m Missing Link project continues to transform area near Birdlip
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Driver smashes into wall and learns 'hard lesson' : The driver told a police officer after the crash that he was "never doing this again" ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/driver-smashes-wall-cotswolds-taught-9147999
Date work finally begins on building huge new bypass in Gloucestershire: Missing Link road-building project is about to really step up a gear
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/date-work-finally-begins-building-9109505
New pay booths for entry to park will be activated next month: People will need to pay or show a pass from the middle of March at Cirencester Park
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/pictured-new-pay-booths-entry-9093630
Iconic Red Arrows confirmed for 60th anniversary at RIAT: The display team will return to the skies over RAF Fairford and Gloucestershire
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-red-arrows-confirmed-60th-9148090
Firefighters rush to fire in town centre: The blaze began shortly after 9.30pm in Bath Road.
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/firefighters-rush-fire-cheltenham-town-9119541
Battery-powered GWR train 'breaks UK record': The train travelled 86 miles on battery power alone in a trial journey covering three counties.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68338031
Rare Panini World Cup sticker album found in pile of donations: Look inside the sticker album from the Mexico 1970 tournament in our gallery
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/gallery/rare-panini-world-cup-sticker-9140630
Body Shop closing county store - full UK list of closures: A total of 75 shops have been listed as closing, including Cirencester's, with the loss of 489 ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/body-shop-closing-gloucestershire-oxfordshire-9132903
I went to a fish and chip restaurant and the food was divine: The Malt and Anchor recently announced a new curry sauce in partnership with a fellow Cirencester ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/went-cotswold-fish-chip-restaurant-9137052
Adrian Montague to step down as chair of Thames Water’s parent company: City veteran will stay as chair of regulated entity as utility faces financial pressures
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Cotswolds households face 3.3% tax hike and parking charges will rise by 15%: Cotswold District Council leaders say they are not in imminent danger of ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-households-face-tax-hike-9117614
M5 repairs causing four miles of congestion: There are delays of 45 minutes
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/motoring/m5-repairs-causing-four-miles-9108089
Full list of roads closed due to flooding in Gloucesershire today: Latest on Monday, February 26 after heavy rain saw the River Severn flood in places between ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/full-list-roads-closed-due-9125427
Frog species in ‘perilous state’ bred at Cotswold Wildlife Park: The cinnamon frog, native to south-east Asia, is classed as a near threatened species.
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Huge A417 closures to see escorts for pub customers and staff: Road will be shut overnight in March with closures on northbound and southbound stretches
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/huge-a417-closures-see-escorts-9112630
Cotswold trek best for 'decompression' dog walk: 'Decompression walking’ can decrease your dog’s stress and anxiety'
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-trek-best-decompression-dog-9113128
Met Office heavy rain warning for parts of Gloucestershire: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for downpours that are set to hit many parts of ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/met-office-heavy-rain-weather-9083641
Quick Glance: Snow Blankets UK: Warning for North Wales and Northern England
- Snow has covered Woolton, Liverpool in January.
- The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for much of North Wales and Northern and Central England for Thursday.
- Disruption is possible, with a snow forecast of 2 cm at low levels and up to 10-20 cm in higher areas such as Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, and the Pennines.
- It is likely that further warnings will be issued throughout the week, the Met Office said.
Anger at 'appalling' number of patients waiting 12 hours at A&E: 'These appalling delays are leaving often vulnerable and elderly patients in our area ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/anger-over-ae-delay-gloucestershire-9100890
Ghost town fears for Cirencester after parking fee rise: PLANS to raise car parking costs across the Cirencester area have been met with fierce opposition.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24132425.ghost-town-fears-cirencester-parking-fee-rise/
Full list of roads closed due to flooding in Gloucestershire: Routes shut on Thursday, February 22 as weather and flood warnings issued
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/full-list-roads-closed-due-9117810
Cotswold village could ban coaches over 'nightmare' caused by lack of parking: Bourton-on-the-Water used to get around 3,000 coaches a year but Hacklings’ car ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cotswold-village-could-ban-tourist-9105157
First look at ‘SCOOP’, a film about the infamous interview between Prince Andrew & Emily Maitlis, starring Rufus Swell & Gillian Anderson ... Show more
Coach bursts into flames on major A-road : Smoke and flames are pouring from the coach
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/live-coach-bursts-flames-major-9087471
Cyclist seriously injured after hit-and-run crash with white van: The cyclist was hit by the van in Ampney Crucis on Saturday night (February 17)
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/cyclist-seriously-injured-after-hit-9118095
Cotswolds zoo breeds rare 'Spice Girls' frogs: The first five been called Paprika, Cayenne, Saffron, Chipotle and Chilli
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/rare-frogs-dubbed-new-spice-9116952
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