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Warning Thames Water collapse would hit taxpayers and pensions

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Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could cost taxpayers billions of pounds .

Some 12,000 current and former employees could also see future pension entitlements reduced.

The future of Thames Water is in the balance as the Court of Appeal considers whether a 3bn emergency loan to the utility giant can go ahead.

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English

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