Despite experiencing the wettest 18 months on record, Britain faces the possibility of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer due to infrastructure issues and a shortage of reservoirs, experts warn

Water companies seek to pass on the costs of addressing sewage issues

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

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

People in London are not able to use hosepipes to water gardens, fill swimming pools, clean vehicles and windows

The ban, which is due to come into force on 24th August, will be introduced due to “unprecedented weather conditions”

A German business group has said chemical and steel industries could soon be forced to switch off as low river levels makes it hard to transport cargo

A farmer with 400 cows was told to get six bottles of water during recent water disruption in Surrey

Thames Water has received fierce criticism over the failure of its welfare services during the heatwave

The lack of rain could make the Nordic country cut the amount of energy it sends to Britain