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Financial Times – Threat to Thames Water’s survival spurs interim nationalisation plans Summary of the front page Work is being done to prepare for an interim nationalisation of Thames Water, says the Financial Times. The paper says that, amid the turmoil, the price of a 2026 bond sold by Thames Water’s parent company, Kemble Water Holdings, has plunged by 35p to 50p. It also quotes Cathryn Ross, interim co-chief executive, saying earlier this month that the company has made a “very large loss and that is not ideal in terms of raising capital”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

The Guardian – Crisis talks as Thames Water faces £10bn deficit Summary of the front page The government has “no true grasp on the costs” involved in preventing a collapse of Thames Water, which is facing a £10bn deficit, according to The Guardian. Rescue measures under discussion among ministers and regulators include placing Thames Water into temporary national ownership in order to secure a refinancing package. The paper says the package would need public funds and could also lead to higher bills for customers. It quotes an unnamed minister who says the government has “no true grasp on the costs”…

Metro – Thames on the brink Summary of the front page Metro splashes on the crisis at Britain’s biggest water firm, Thames Water – with ministers drawing up a bail-out plan amid growing concerns about its financial stability. The paper says the company has £14bn in debts and is believed to be trying to raise £1bn from its shareholders as part of a bailout. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Express – Don’t you dare block boats bill Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads on House of Lords peers being warned they face a “showdown” if they attempt to block new laws stopping small boats. The government has pledged to fight any attempts in the House of Lords to “water down” legislation under which migrants entering the UK illegally would be sent to Rwanda. A government source tells the paper: “We will not be doing this the polite way. There will be a showdown.” Madonna’s stay in a NYC intensive care unit also makes the front…

The Sun – Madonna intensive care dash Summary of the front page The Sun newspaper reports on the Queen of Pop Madonna putting her tour on hold after being admitted to an intensive care unit. The paper says the 64-year-old was diagnosed with a bacterial infection after being found unresponsive and that eldest daughter Lourdes, 26, is believed to have been with her throughout. The front page also pictures Kim Kardashian. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Daily Mirror – ISIS plots major UK attack Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror reports that Iraq’s top counter-terror officer, General Abdul Wahab el-Saadi, has warned that an Islamic State cell in Britain is planning to carry out a terror attack. Speaking in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, el-Saadi said the cell’s plot had been uncovered by his troops and that it intended to target a public gathering. The front page also reports on Madonna’s health scare noting the star had been in intensive care. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Named and shamed: Boris allies accused of ‘disturbing’ attacks on democracy The Independent says Boris Johnson’s allies have been accused of undermining democracy with a “coordinated campaign of interference” which put “unprecedented” pressure on the committee investigating whether the ex-PM lied to parliament over Partygate. The privileges committee has published its new special report highlighting comments by Tory MPs who criticised the cross-party MPs during their 14-month inquiry. Nadine Dorries, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Andrea Jenkyns and Priti Patel are among those named in the report after comments they made about the probe, which some described as a “witch hunt” and “kangaroo…