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UK hosepipe bans mapped: Where are they, what are the rules and how long will they last?

Hosepipe bans are already in place in several areas across the UK but more places will be facing restrictions very soon — here's a roundup of all the bans and when they'll end

Daily Mirror

Cornwall faces hosepipe ban amid drought and heatwave

South West Water said the ban would come into force from August 23 to protect dwindling supplies.

The Independent UK

Devon and Cornwall hit with first hosepipe ban in 26 years

‘We’ve been left with no other choice,’ water company spokesperson says

The Independent UK

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Drought could be declared in the South West tomorrow

A set of restrictions could be brought in

Bristol Post

What water companies are telling customers across UK amid drought fears

Many water companies across the country are taking necessary steps to help tackle a potential drought in the coming weeks

Manchester Evening News

Ban bonuses for water firm bosses until they fix leaky pipes, say Lib Dems

England’s water and sewage chiefs awarded themselves £27m amid leakages of 2.4bn litres a day

The Guardian - UK

24 places likely to see hosepipe bans next as first comes into force

The second ban will be implemented from next Friday

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Millions of homes look set to see hosepipe bans within weeks

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

Wales Online

Finance chief joins Celtic & Co from fellow Cornish fashion brand Seasalt

Martin Hayball previously held senior finance roles with Pennon Group and South West Water

Birmingham Post

Jail water firm bosses over ‘appalling’ pollution, says Environment Agency

Report shows English water and sewage firms’ performance on pollution has declined to worst in years

The Guardian - UK

UK heatwave: Locals miffed after being told to 'save water for tourists'

South West Water urged each of its two million customers in Devon and Cornwall to use five litres less per day amid soaring temperatures, rising number of visitors and people moving to the region

Daily Mirror

UK weather: stay out of the sun, doctors warn, as Britain braces for its hottest day

Heat-health alert issued for south and east of England, while South West Water appeals to customers to conserve water

The Guardian - UK

People living on coast told to take shorter showers due to demand from holidaymakers

Residents could save six litres a day by turning off the tap a minute earlier, while eight litres of water could be preserved by spending a minute less in the shower each day

Daily Mirror

Residents in Cornwall and Devon urged to cut down on shower time to save water

South West Water (SWW) wants people to save around five litres of water per day

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Ofwat extends sewage dumping inquiry to include South West Water

Regulator expands investigation after suggestions water firm was not complying with legal obligations

Birmingham Post

South West Water latest supplier to be probed by Ofwat over sewage treatment

South West Water adds to a growing list of water suppliers to come under investigation.

Wales Online

Anthony Haley went missing after online claims and his body was found more than a week later

Birmingham Post

University of Exeter appoints contractor to build £8.5m research hub

When complete the facility will be shared with local supplier South West Water

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Birmingham Post

Pennon vows to go ahead with bill cut despite mounting energy costs

Parent firm of South West Water says it is facing challenges with geopolitics hiking prices but targets £20m synergies from Bristol Water merger

Birmingham Post

South West Water to spend £10m on anti-pollution drive

Exeter-based company was slammed by Environment Agency in 2021 but is now splashing out on environmental measures

Daily Mirror

'Fat cat' water firm bosses earn £15m as amount of raw sewage dumped in rivers rockets

The average wage for bosses at the water and sewage companies in England was nearly £1.7m and their standard salary rise was 27%, a Mirror probe has revealed

Birmingham Post

South West Water to cut bills in 2022 as households face rising inflation

Utilities giant says average household bills for 2022/23 will be lower than in 2021/22 and 10 years ago

Birmingham Post

Seven firms recruiting for hundreds of jobs across the South West right now

Employers are looking to take on staff as they forge ahead with plans for 2022 on the Covid-19 bounceback

Birmingham Post

Pennon begins fourth phase of £400m share buy-back programme

South West Water's parent company aims to buy up to £50m of its own shares before March after already spending £150m

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