27 m. ago Hosepipe ban announced in another two counties as more than eight million Brits now restricted nationwide

Southern Water has announced a hosepipe ban will come into force for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 9am on Monday.

Politics

28 m. ago Gardeners urged to do one job now to stop roses from catching 'potential diseases'

Roses are a beautiful flower but they can be difficult to grow in the garden, so a gardening expert has shared her top tips for blooming roses to ensure they flourish

Politics

50 m. ago Southern Water becomes latest company to bring in hosepipe ban amid dry weather

The company said customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight face restrictions from Monday.

Politics

52 m. ago Another 1 million UK households to come under hosepipe ban following heatwave

The announcement comes a day after the government declared 'drought status' in four areas of England

Society

2 h. ago New hosepipe ban announced as a million more Britons hit by water restrictions

Southern Water becomes latest utility to impose restrictions on water use after driest UK spring for decades

Events

21 h. ago Expert tips on how to keep your garden thriving in a hosepipe ban

Experts detail some helpful ways to help your plants survive a hosepipe ban

Politics

22 h. ago Hosepipe ban UK: the harsh penalties for breaking 2025 water bans in your area

The UK’s water supplies are under serious pressure as drought spreads 💧

Politics

23 h. ago Drought declared in the Midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way

Millions more expected to enter ‘drought’ status by September

Politics

23 h. ago Expert provides five finance tips that could add £367,000 to Scots pension pots

Scots are losing money from their pension pots because of simple mistakes like failing to apply for government credits and low-performing pensions, but new tips from a finance expert explain how you can get your money in check.

Economics

23 h. ago Thames Water boss says 'too much rain' to blame for major rise in sewage leaks revealed hours after teetering utility brought in hosepipe ban

Yesterday Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire.

Politics

24 h. ago Expert cleaner shares 'worst part' of your home for germs that should 'always' be cleaned first

Hotel cleaner Lisa Williams has shared her expert cleaning tips for achieving a hotel standard of clean in your own home

Politics

25 h. ago One simple trick that could allow you to use a hosepipe during the ban

A hosepipe ban will be enforced by Thames Water in certain postcodes across the UK from next Tuesday - here's how to make sure your grass is watered despite the ban

Politics

26 h. ago Met Office warns of huge rain blast after 29C heatwave as country battles hosepipe ban

It was hot, now it's not, and this latest bout of cold weather is set to last a while and is being accompanied by rather a lot of rain, the Met Office's top expert has claimed

Events

46 h. ago UK region becomes third to implement hosepipe ban following heatwave

Around a million more people are now facing water restrictions

Politics

46 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting over a million people as reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

Politics

46 h. ago Another UK area added to hosepipe ban – see full list of all regions currently restricted

Hosepipe bans have been introduced in various locations after the country endured the third heatwave of the summer - and more restrictions could now be on the way

Politics

47 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting millions as reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

Politics

47 h. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Thames Water to introduce ban to specific regions

Some parts of the UK are preparing for a ban already, but does this include London?

Politics

47 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting millions as England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

Politics

48 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for large parts of southern England

The ban will begin on July 22 for customers in affected areas

Politics