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The Latest Breaking News from The National Drought Group

‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat

Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews

The Guardian - UK

More than two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert issued for London

Temperatures remain high in the capital, with the mercury tipped to reach 35C on Thursday

Evening Standard

UK weather latest: More than 10,000 homes without water after Met Office says summer likely to be hottest on record

All of England under amber heat health alert after tally of wildfires broke record last month

The Independent UK

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Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

Evening Standard

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK

Amber heat health alerts issued in England as temperatures set to hit 36C

Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer

The Independent UK

England Droughts Declared After Rainfall Falls to Just 7% of Normal in July

England is experiencing a severe drought after the driest July on record, leading to water restrictions and concerns over farming and food supplies.

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Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables

As large parts of the country face drought, farmers have warned the industry ‘can’t carry on like this’

The Independent UK

Mapped: The eight UK areas at risk of drought after record-breaking heatwaves

Warnings of drought come as millions of households are hit by hosepipe bans across the country

The Independent UK

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties.

Evening Standard

England records warmest spring since records began after 'exceptionally early' heatwave

A highest ever May temperature of 35.1C was provisionally measured at Kew Gardens in London

Evening Standard

England and Wales sizzled in warmest spring on record, Met Office figures show

The record was influenced by the ‘exceptionally early’ heatwave last week

The Independent UK

Winter hosepipe bans on the cards as England faces drought

Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment

The Independent UK

England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures

Some areas of the country are facing reservoir storages of less than 30 per cent as dry spells are expected to continue into 2026

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The Guardian - UK

Experts discuss plans to save water as dry conditions worsen across England

National Drought Group meets and water companies prepare to take drastic action as supplies dwindle

Daily Mirror

Families told use less water now as drought officials warn hot, dry summer may be on way

The National Drought Group revealed plans for a hosepipe ban as it said it is "preparing for the worst case scenario of another hot, dry spell this summer"

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