UK bans bonuses at Thames Water and 5 other utilities
Ofwat’s new powers enable it to backdate veto on awards for CEOs and CFOs at poorly performing water companies
Ofwat’s new powers enable it to backdate veto on awards for CEOs and CFOs at poorly performing water companies

Embattled utility undershot cash flow goal to trigger awards for Chris Weston and other managers

Clock is ticking on approving creditors’ emergency offer for utility as October deadline looms

Any amendment of key figures would come at a sensitive time for the troubled utility

David Hinton had previously blamed shortages on rise in people working from home

The water industry regulator should not let the utility’s bondholders take control too easily

Deal requires agreement with regulators and government and could take a number of months to conclude