hosepipe ban
The proposals are expected to simplify price caps applied to small businesses
All of the south-west of England has been added to the list of regions granted drought status
Sir James Bevan has said people need to be “less squeamish” about where drinking water comes from
Data centres across London are using drinking water to prevent overheating, Thames Water has confirmed
People in London are not able to use hosepipes to water gardens, fill swimming pools, clean vehicles and windows
Executives received on average a bonus of £100,000 last year
The ban, which is due to come into force on 24th August, will be introduced due to “unprecedented weather conditions”
People have been urged to stay out of Windermere Lake as it turned green from algae
The parent company of South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water has said it is dealing with disruption in its IT network
The temporary water use ban will come into effect next Tuesday