Thames Water wins approval for controversial £3bn creditor loan
Judges rule deal can go ahead with only a small change to releases freeing directors from future litigation
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Regulator accused of letting hedge funds control Thames Water
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Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan
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Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
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Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
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Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
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