Thames Water says it has sufficient funding to continue operating until the end of the year, as it seeks a recapitalisation deal to avert nationalisation. The company’s latest annual results show its financial position remains under pressure: net debt has risen to £18.5bn, up from £16.8bn a year earlier. Creditors are working to secure a rescue arrangement, while Thames Water continues discussions with creditors, regulators and the government on a recapitalisation plan. The company’s statements indicate it is attempting to bridge a near-term funding gap and maintain stability in the period leading up to year-end. The reported figures reflect the scale of its liabilities, with coverage also citing total debts of around £20bn. Overall, the sources describe an ongoing effort to reach agreement with stakeholders, under scrutiny from regulators and policymakers, amid worsening leverage and the prospect of intervention if a restructuring does not progress.