Largest backer of UK water companies shuns sector amid struggles
US insurer Assured Guaranty has amassed $15bn of exposure to British utilities
US insurer Assured Guaranty has amassed $15bn of exposure to British utilities

The government must admit that higher investment means rising utility bills for customers

Ofwat’s new powers enable it to backdate veto on awards for CEOs and CFOs at poorly performing water companies

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

England’s water companies are lagging behind other more water-stressed nations, says Estelle Brachlianoff

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

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