BT Pension Scheme Loses £300m on Thames Water Stake
The BT pension scheme lost £300m after writing off its 8.7% equity stake in Thames Water, which is burdened with £20bn debt, moving closer to nationalisation.
The BT pension scheme lost £300m after writing off its 8.7% equity stake in Thames Water, which is burdened with £20bn debt, moving closer to nationalisation.
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