Hosepipe ban by South East Water has been linked to increased water demand from remote workers

A hosepipe ban has been extended to most of Devon, affecting around 390,000 homes

A senior water executive at Thames Water has urged Britons to consider not flushing the toilet after urinating and taking shorter showers to reduce water consumption

Ofwat plans to ensure customers don’t fund executive bonuses that aren’t earned through company performance

The water company introduced a hosepipe ban in August

The water giant saw its profits rise despite a jump in leaks during the drought

The water company imposed the measure three months ago

South West Water has launched a customer incentive scheme to help reservoir levels recover in Cornwall

Bills for homes with water butts or permeable driveways could be lowered under new plans

The company has confirmed the proposed location for the £1 billion project