The Guardian • 2025-07-12

England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’

The Guardian • 2025-07-11

Heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across England as third heatwave takes hold

UKHSA warning came into effect at noon on Friday as temperatures predicted to reach 33C over weekend

Independent • 2025-07-10

First hosepipe ban of 2025 takes effect in drought-hit Yorkshire

Water companies across England say more rain needed after driest spring in more than 100 years