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August 13, 2026Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
August 10, 2026Apollo debt deal fees and insurance earnings rise, asset sales drag - Reuters
Apollo debt deal fees and insurance earnings rise, asset sales drag Reuters
August 4, 2026The world's $1.8 quadrillion balance sheet has a simmering problem - Reuters
The world's $1.8 quadrillion balance sheet has a simmering problem Reuters
July 30, 2026IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms - Reuters
IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms Reuters
July 27, 2026Who is funding America’s widening debt with the rest of the world? - Reuters
Who is funding America’s widening debt with the rest of the world? Reuters
July 24, 2026Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says - Reuters
Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says Reuters
July 21, 2026Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
July 19, 2026I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
July 16, 2026Canada will not share bridge tolls with US until debt repaid, Carney says - Reuters
Canada will not share bridge tolls with US until debt repaid, Carney says Reuters
July 16, 2026Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.
July 15, 2026Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
July 14, 2026Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire - Reuters
Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire Reuters
June 29, 2026Ethiopia reaches preliminary deal with bondholders on $1 billion debt overhaul - Reuters
Ethiopia reaches preliminary deal with bondholders on $1 billion debt overhaul Reuters
June 29, 2026Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars - Reuters
Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars Reuters
June 29, 2026BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks - Reuters
BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks Reuters
June 28, 2026Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt - Reuters
Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt Reuters
June 26, 2026How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
June 25, 2026Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
June 24, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
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Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Thames Water paid its finance chief a £1m signing-on fee in July as the company struggles with a mountain of debt and faces temporary nationalisation. Steve Buck joined the company in April 2025 but
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Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case a Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company. Burnham - who takes over as PM on Monday - has pre
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and Lee have been together for 25 years and have always had a joint bank account When Sarah Reeve got engaged she gave fiance Lee an ultimatum: he had to pay off his debt before she would marry
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Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has returned to a full-year profit after hiking its customers bills by 40% last year. The UK's largest water company reported post-tax income of £113m for the 12 months to the end of Mar
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Shoppers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services have stronger rights but some will be refused loans, as new rules come into effect. From Wednesday, BNPL lenders must have regulator approval to opera
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How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn. Regulator Ofgem said that total debt and arrears in England, Wales and Scotland had risen by
Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help
More than £9bn is owed to councils in unpaid council tax as people continue to struggle with their finances - but some help is going unclaimed. Newly-published data shows that uncollected council tax
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has written to regulator Ofwat ra