Thames Water on the brink after KKR drops out of rescue deal

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Thames Water is in trouble. KKR has cancelled its rescue plan. The company is burdened by huge debt. Government is ready to step in if needed. Thames Water might get nationalised. The water sector faces criticism for pollution. Regulators are taking strict action. Jon Cunliffe is leading a commission to reform the sector. Creditors are proposing their own plan.