Public ownership of England’s water companies could cost close to zero, says thinktank

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Public ownership of England’s water companies could cost close to zero, says thinktank

theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/09/water-companies-public-ownership-could-cost-close-to-zero-says-common-wealth-thinktank

Common Wealth report argues debt, pollution and underinvestment justify process known as special administration
Ministers could bring water companies into public ownership for minimal cost through a process designed to safeguard vital public services when the companies running them are…

This story appeared on theguardian.com, 2025-06-09 04:00:58.