Thames Water investors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board

Investors in Thames Water have proposed a plan to overhaul the utility's board, which critics are calling a 'cosy stitch-up'. This move is part of a £10 billion rescue deal aimed at avoiding nationalisation. Campaigners are accusing the creditors of simply rearranging the existing power structure, rather than making meaningful changes, and are concerned that this plan may be a way to maintain control without addressing the underlying issues.

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The proposed rescue deal may not address the underlying issues, and the company's financial struggles could continue. This could lead to a loss of investor confidence and a decline in the company's value.

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