Thames Water Says Spending Will Have to Rise to £19.8 Billion  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/thames-water-says-spending-will-have-to-rise-to-19-8-billion 

Thames Water said it will need to spend £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) more than previously thought to fix chronic leaks and sewage spills, despite not having the backing of its shareholders for new equity.