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1. Thames Water to develop sewage system, 150 years after "Great Stink"
Thames Water has said that 150 years after the "Great Stink", caused by sewage in the river Thames, "the next phase of the evolution of the sewers is about to begin", with the creation of a new giant intercepting sewer from Hammersmith to Beckton.
30 Jun 2008
2. Boris withdraws Mayoral challenge to Thames Water
Thames Water said on Monday that it welcomed the decision by newly elected London Mayor, Boris Johnson, to give the go-ahead for the firm's planned new water desalination plant at the Thames Gateway.
13 May 2008
3. Thames Water fight leaks to prevent water shortages
Thames Water on Wednesday announced its plan to prevent water shortages in the future and put a stop to hosepipe bans and other water restrictions.
07 May 2008
4. Ofwat reduce Thames Water fine
Water regulator Ofwat has reduced a fine given to Thames water on the grounds that the company provided false information unintentionally, rather than as a deliberate act.
17 Apr 2008
5. Mayor joins Thames Water for "London on Tap"
Thames Water has said it has joined forces with the Mayor of London to promote tap water in restaurants, cafes and pubs across the capital in a bid to help the environment.
19 Feb 2008
6. Home size to determine water bill
Thames Water has announced a new charging system for household water consumption based on the number of bedrooms in a household. The move is likely to mean 24,000 households will pay less for their water – but for some prices will be going up.
05 Feb 2008
7. Water watchdog to fine Thames Water
The water watchdog said on Friday it planned to fine Thames Water 12.5 million pounds for providing it with unreliable information and customers with poor service.
28 Sep 2007
8. Macquarie led group wins bid for Thames Water
A group led by Australian investment bank Macquarie Bank Ltd. unexpectedly won the battle to buy utility Thames Water for 4.8 billion pounds, beating rivals such as favourite Qatar Investment Authority.
17 Oct 2006
9. Qatar offers $14.9 billion bid for Thames
A Qatar led group is thought to be in the lead to buy Thames Water after putting in a bid worth about 8 billion pounds over the weekend
16 Oct 2006
10. Thames Water seeks drought restrictions
Thames Water said it would seek special powers to limit the use of water by 5 million customers in London to cope with a drought in southern England.
09 Jun 2006
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