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Thames Water creditors tap ex-Labour minister John Hutton to lead rescue deal

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Thames Water creditors tap ex-Labour minister John Hutton to lead rescue deal

Here is what the page “Thames Water creditors tap ex-Labour minister John Hutton to lead rescue deal” contains. A consortium of creditors pursuing a £10bn rescue of Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, has lined up former Labour minister Lord John Hutton as independent chair designate. The group, London & Valley Water, announced Hutton's selection on Tuesday, contingent on its takeover of the embattled utility going ahead. Hutton, a former business secretary under Labour, brings political weight as the consortium seeks government approval. Thames Water, which serves London and the Thames Valley, has faced financial turmoil and criticism over sewage discharges.

The creditors' plan aims to restructure the company's debt and secure its future. Hutton's appointment signals a push to reassure regulators and the public. The move could be pivotal in determining whether the rescue succeeds, with the government watching closely. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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