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Thames Water to announce hosepipe ban 'in weeks' as UK heatwave strikes

The timing was not confirmed "due to a number of operational and legal procedural requirements" but Thames Water said that customers would be updated at the earliest time possible

Daily Mirror

The Standard View: In this drought, water leaks are unforgivable

Another day, another major water leak in London that has left scores of properties damaged and thousands of residents experiencing low pressure or nothing at all coming out of their taps.

Evening Standard

7 ways to save water at home as drought fears continue

From taps to toilets, maximise water efficiency throughout your home. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

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Ireland's water supply threatened by incoming heatwave with 15 areas at risk

Met Eireann has forecast a scorcher of a week ahead with temperatures expected to reach 29C in some areas, driving up the demand for water.

Irish Mirror

Hosepipe bans could last until OCTOBER with no 'meaningful rainfall' on the way

Brits could be prevented from washing their cars and watering their gardens with a hosepipe for many weeks to come with temperatures back on the rise in another heatwave

Daily Mirror

What water companies are telling customers across UK amid drought fears

Many water companies across the country are taking necessary steps to help tackle a potential drought in the coming weeks

Manchester Evening News

People in Wales asked to shower for no more than four minutes as drought nears

People should also be washing clothes differently according to Natural Resources Wales

Wales Online

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People in driest places in England tell of challenges amid rain shortage

People in some of England’s driest areas have explained how the sweltering weather and a shortage of rainfall is impacting their daily lives.

The Independent UK

Thames Water urges customers to limit water use but stops short of hosepipe ban

Customers have been given advice on how to save water as hot weather continues in the UK

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.

The Independent UK

Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

The National Drought Group moved England into ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ status.

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban: should you snitch on your neighbour's water use? A philosopher's take

Dry conditions and impending drought mean millions of people in the UK are now, or will soon be, under a hosepipe ban. There is a “temporary use ban” in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with Kent and Sussex to follow. It’s virtually impossible for water suppliers to enforce this…

The Conversation

Haunting pictures show dramatically low water levels at Woodhead Reservoir

The low water levels follow months of little rainfall and hot weather

Manchester Evening News

Where is the next hosepipe ban mostly likely to be

It is going to be another hot, dry week

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Five things that aren't forbidden under a hosepipe ban

There are fears confusing rules will mean water restrictions aren't effective this summer

The Guardian - UK

Burst water main in north London causes anger amid drought crisis

Roads closed in borough of Islington as video shows streets under more than a metre of water

Irish Mirror

Spanish supermarkets ration ice as supply begins to run out amid another heatwave

Some supermarkets in Spain have been forced to ration the amount of ice at two bags per customer as supply has dropped this year.

The Guardian - UK

Ban bonuses for water firm bosses until they fix leaky pipes, say Lib Dems

England’s water and sewage chiefs awarded themselves £27m amid leakages of 2.4bn litres a day

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Daily Mirror

Water firms leaking 2.4bn litres EVERY DAY as Brits face drought and hosepipe bans

Thames Water was the biggest culprit, leaking 605m litres a day, with Severn Trent and United Utilities not far behind - despite the bosses of the firms trousering big salaries

Daily Mirror

'As Britain lurches towards a hosepipe ban it's vital water companies stop leaking'

Scandal-hit water companies making billions in profits are coming under fire for various reasons, argues Nada Farhoud, but one reason is the billions of litres wasted every day

Daily Mirror

Met Office warns of 35C heatwave 'weather event' as 10-day scorcher sparks fire fears

The Environment Agency has warned we are facing the 'early signs of drought' with no rain on the horizon during another spell of sizzling weather

Wales Online

Drowning risk warning comes as climate change makes hot temperatures more likely

“When someone’s struggling in the water, the instinct to jump in and help can be overwhelming, but it can quickly lead to tragedy"

Daily Mirror

Minister 'strongly urges' water companies to introduce MORE hosepipe bans

Forecasters predict warm weather will continue for most of the UK this week, when conditions will stay dry and settled with little rain or wind.

Wales Online

Shocking images show shrinking reservoir levels under half of its capacity

Drought could see the remains of a long-lost 'drowned village' emerge from the deep

Daily Mirror

UK-wide hosepipe ban warning - minister 'urges' water firms to take action on drought

Environment Secretary George Eustice "strongly urged" water companies to introduce hosepipe bans straight away, as the UK-wide drought continues for another week ahead

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