25 h. ago Forget hosepipe bans! Now officials say we should delete old EMAILS to save water

They're the government body behind the dreaded hosepipe bans. But the Environment Agency have come up with another way to save water - by deleting old emails.

Politics

27 h. ago UK told to avoid hosepipe ban by 'deleting photos and emails' during heatwave

The National Drought Group is urging people to save water after confirming five areas of England are in drought, with six more in "prolonged dry weather" status as temperatures soar

Culture

54 h. ago Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

Politics

3 d. ago UK heatwave: New hosepipe ban warning as temperatures to soar over 30C

People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

Events

4 d. ago Fresh hosepipe ban warning as fourth heatwave set to grip UK

People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

Events

3 w. ago Thunderstorms to batter the UK with flash flooding, hail, lightning and half a month's worth of rain today (but there'll still be a hosepipe ban)

England and Scotland could see up to 40mm (1.6in) of rain in just two hours today, while Northern Ireland will be worst hit where 75mm (3in) may accumulate in 18 hours.

Events

3 w. ago UK households warned over common hosepipe mistake that costs you money

Before you toss your hosepipe in the shed in the midst of widespread bans across the UK, make sure you follow these expert storage tips - or risk having to spend more money

Events

3 w. ago When a hosepipe can still be used despite the ban: From religious ceremonies to looking after a fish pond, all the exemptions under the latest water restrictions

With England battling exceptionally dry weather, millions of homeowners are being hit with hosepipe bans and warned they face a £1,000 fine for non-compliance.

Politics

3 w. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? South East Water ban comes into force in Kent and Sussex

As hosepipe bans comes into force in some areas, does this include London?

Politics

3 w. ago Car washes could be next after hosepipe ban if drought worsens: Water firms plan for worst

The latest 'temporary use ban' starts tomorrow for South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex - joining the Yorkshire Water area which has had restrictions since last Friday.

Politics

3 w. ago Rain's on the way... just in time for the hosepipe ban! England braces for much

Forecasters have issued a yellow 'danger to life' thunderstorm warning from 9pm tomorrow until 6pm on Saturday amid concerns over possible flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.

Politics

3 w. ago Drippy Thames Water boss blames rain for leaks – after bringing in drought hosepipe bans

Thousands of Brits have been slapped with hosepipe bans this particularly hot summer – despite a huge water main fault leading to streets being completely flooded

Politics

3 w. ago Experts share how to keep your garden flourishing during the hosepipe ban

Southern Water, Thames Water, South East Water and Yorkshire Water have announced hosepipe bans

Politics

4 w. ago UK households told to leave containers outside this week amid hosepipe bans

The East and West Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire are all officially in drought

Politics

4 w. ago Mapped: Where might the UK’s fourth heatwave of the summer hit?

Temperatures could hit 29C in east and southeast England as record dry conditions prompt hosepipe bans

Events

4 w. ago Full list of 14 UK areas with hosepipe ban in place this summer

Four water companies have introduced restrictions in the space of a week

Politics

4 w. ago Hosepipe ban map: Which areas are affected and what restrictions are in place

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

Politics

4 w. ago Neighbours are urged to SNITCH on one another if they catch them using hosepipes during ban... so will YOU grass if a homeowner waters their begonias?

Water firms have different policies on what people should do if they spot someone flouting the ban as England struggles with the driest start to the year since 1976.

Politics

4 w. ago Hosepipe ban announced in another two counties as more than nine million Brits now restricted nationwide

The move is the latest announcement by water companies bringing in hosepipe bans in response to the driest start to the year since 1976 for England.

Politics

4 w. ago Defiant TikTokers vow to ignore hosepipe ban 'because they pay their water bills'... as experts share tips on how to get around it without breaking the law

Britons claim they are flouting the hosepipe ban as they continue to fill up paddling pools while the country struggles with the driest start to the year since 1976.

Economics