Environment Secretary Angela Eagle is preparing legislation that could make it easier for the government to take control of failing water companies. No takeover agreement has yet been reached.

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Burnham is also willing to consider legal action and public investment if necessary. The discussions represent a shift from the more cautious approach taken under Keir Starmer, as Thames Water continues to struggle with enormous debts and the possibility of financial collapse.

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One proposal would use approximately £100 million in outstanding fines as leverage to secure public ownership. Another could involve waiving future penalties in exchange for a larger government stake.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked officials to examine more radical options for bringing Thames Water under public control, including potentially converting unpaid regulatory fines into a government stake in the troubled company.

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The owner in this shop allows stray dogs to come in when it is dark so that they can spend the nights safely .. he put blankets to cover the cold tiles so everyone has a comfortable bed .. such initiatives must be shared!

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