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Bonuses for water bosses in England up 20% last year despite sewage failures

Water company executives received on average £100,000 in bonuses, despite most firms missing targets

The Guardian - UK

Water company CEO offered £1,000 to drink ‘sewage’ it says is mostly rainwater

Feargal Sharkey challenges water boss to drink water from a sewer overflow spill after CEO claims it is “95% rainwater”

Evening Standard

Ofwat may want to supply better evidence of being tough on water firms

The regulator approved a rescuer of Southern that hardly had a clean record in the sector

The Guardian - UK

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As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

The Guardian - UK

Is there a hosepipe ban? All areas affected as UK plunged into drought

The UK has been plunged into another sweltering heatwave, with temperatures hitting 35C in some parts of the country. Hosepipe bans are being put in place to deal with water supplies, along with a drought being declared

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban fines: How are people caught when they flout the rules?

The Met Office has warned of a new heatwave bearing down on the UK. It comes as the south of England is battling hosepipe bans, with more potentially on the horizon

Daily Mirror

Rivers face ‘horror story’ as country heads for drought, say campaigners

River Action has urged the Government to act as low water levels mean more concentrated pollution in Britain’s rivers.

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Fourth hosepipe ban announced as we head into another week of dry weather

The Met Office has issued a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban could be in place until October, water company suggests

Light showers forecast for near future likely won’t be ‘sufficient’ to end drought

The Independent UK

Five things that aren't forbidden under a hosepipe ban

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

Wales Online

Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

The Independent UK

Parts of England told to grass on neighbours who ignore hosepipe ban

Tough time for gardeners in the searing heat

Wales Online

Brits to swelter in 30C heatwave next week amid hosepipe bans and drought fears

There is 'very little meaningful rain' on the horizon for the parched areas of England still recovering from the UK's new record-high temperature of 40.3C reached on July 19, according to the Met Office

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban affecting millions in England begins as heatwave may return

Southern Water limits customers across Hampshire and Isle of Wight – with maximum fines of £1,000

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UK rivers on ‘red alert’ as water firms face call for more hosepipe bans

Campaigners say ‘our rivers are dying’ after driest July in England for more than 100 years

Wales Online

People urged to grass up their neighbours if they see them using hosepipes during ban

One water company has asked people to 'gently remind' their neighbours of restrictions

The Independent UK

Hosepipe bans: How are the rules enforced?

Neighbours being asked to ‘gently remind’ one another of rules imposed to conserve water this summer

Daily Mirror

River Thames source completely dries up 'for first time' as parts of UK hit by drought

Pictures from the mouth of the spot in the Cotswold reveal the exposed river bed once filled with water, as Thames Water announces its desalination plant is out of service

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Daily Mirror

Can I wash my car during a hosepipe ban? When you CAN use your hose during drought

Many regions in the south of England are facing hosepipe bans due to the consistently hot and dry weather. As a result, droughts have been formally declared across most of the country – here are the rules

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban comes into force for parts of UK today ahead of another predicted heatwave

A temporary ban on hosepipes for Brits living in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight will take effect from 5pm after The Met Office warned there is “very little meaningful rain” on the horizon

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban in force in parts of England amid hot and dry conditions

The Met Office has warned there is 'very little meaningful rain' on the horizon for parched areas of England as temperatures are set to climb into the 30s next week

Evening Standard

Hosepipe ban to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Months of little rainfall, combined with record-breaking temperature in July, have left rivers at exceptionally low levels

Wales Online

Swimmers who got gastroenteritis blast water firm for releasing sewage into sea

They said it ruined their holiday

Chronicle Live

Gateshead woman's fury after sewage dump at Kent seaside leaves her, partner and dog with gastroenteritis

Georgia Hearn has slammed Southern Water for dumping sewage in the sea

Daily Mirror

Two million more households to be hit by hosepipe ban today as dry spell goes on

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions

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