Hosepipe ban for millions more in England ahead of drought ruling

Yorkshire Water announces ban from 26 August and Thames Water could introduce measure from Friday

A hosepipe ban could be introduced as early as Friday by Britain’s largest water company, covering London and much of the south-east of England, if a drought is declared.

Thames Water is “ready to go” with its hosepipe ban, according to its strategy and regulatory affairs director, Cathryn Ross, who said there was a process for introducing a ban but that it could be bypassed if an official declaration of drought is made on Friday.

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