MPs have published a report saying a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water should be rejected and urging the government to take decisive action over the company's future.
The report, prepared by parliamentarians, sets out concerns about the proposed agreement and recommends that ministers do not approve the deal. It calls on the government to consider alternative steps to secure the provision of water services and to protect public interests.
Lawmakers said the situation requires prompt and clear decisions from ministers to ensure continuity of supply and to address the broader implications for consumers, investors and regulators. The report does not prescribe a single course of action but stresses the need for government engagement.
Downing Street and the relevant ministers have yet to publish a detailed response to the report. The MPs' findings are likely to shape upcoming debates in Parliament and could influence regulatory scrutiny of any future proposals affecting the company.
The publication adds to mounting political attention on the stability and governance of key utility providers. MPs said they would continue to monitor developments and expect ministers to set out how they intend to proceed in the coming weeks.