The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

Scots reject viral aqueduct proposal to give England water during drought

A VIRAL social media post proposing the transfer of water from Scotland to drought-hit areas of south-east England has sparked a fierce online…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Blame privatised water firms for hosepipe bans

Letters: Gillian Metheringham, Dr Gillian Austen and others respond to articles about water shortages in the UK and the high and rising pay of water industry bosses

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Water supply restored to Gatwick airport after hours without working toilets

Airport’s bars and restaurants were also unable to serve drinks to passengers because of lack of running water

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Thames Water nationalisation – what you need to know

Taps will stay on, promises the government, but at what financial cost to the public purse?

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Hosepipe ban hits millions of London homes as reservoir levels drop: Everything you need to know

Ban blamed on combination of ‘prolonged dry weather and heatwaves’, higher than normal demand for water and a lack of forecasted rain

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation

Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public control

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

France’s controversial Ripost public disorder law faces final test

France’s controversial “Ripost” law, aimed at strengthening the state’s response to urban unrest and public disorder, is set to face a decisive test on Monday when a joint parliamentary committee will study versions adopted by the National Assembly and the Senate.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

Thames Water creditors seek talks with Burnham as nationalisation looms

Consortium preparing for potential legal battle amid reports new PM could put the company into temporary public ownership

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London

Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses

Evening Standard · Jul 19

South East Water supply disruption hits thousands of properties in Kent

People in Tunbridge Wells area face lower pressure, intermittent supply or no water after ‘instrument failure’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19