Hot and dry conditions could force measures despite country experiencing wettest 18 months since records began Why is the UK facing water shortages despite record …
Utility’s head says demand for drinking water has risen 20% since pandemic, outpacing supply A water company has blamed more people working from home post-pandemic …
Forces already receiving 999 calls before restrictions come into force, diverting call handlers from emergencies Police chiefs have urged members of the public not to …
Measure will come into force from 24 August, affecting 15m customers in Thames Valley and London Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban across the …
Leaked documents predict crop failure rates of up to 50% as water companies resist calls to prioritise food production Experts have warned of widespread crop …
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 …
Environment secretary says it is ‘right’ some firms have taken action to address driest period in England since 1976 Further hosepipe bans could be introduced …
Ban introduced for Hampshire and Isle of Wight after driest July in England since 1911 Southern Water has become the first mainland UK utilities company …