泰晤士河水公司(Thames Water)寻求30亿英镑的贷款以避免倒闭, Thames Water seeks £3 billion loan to avoid collapse, facing opposition over fears of higher bills.

联合王国最大的供水公司泰晤士河水公司正在寻求法院批准30亿英镑的贷款,以避免财政崩溃,预计将于1月作出决定。 Thames Water, the UK's largest water utility, is seeking court approval for a £3 billion loan to avoid financial collapse, with a decision expected in January. 这笔贷款得到大多数高债权人的支持,但遭到一些二级债权人和抗议团体的反对,他们争辩说,这将导致为客户收取更高的水费。 The loan is backed by most senior creditors but opposed by some secondary creditors and protest groups, who argue it will lead to higher water bills for customers. 泰晤士河水公司否认这一点,声称贷款是稳定公司和投资基础设施的临时解决办法。 Thames Water denies this, stating the loan is a temporary solution to stabilize the company and invest in infrastructure.