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Reservoir levels across England drop to new lows after driest spring since 1893

Recent rain has stabilised the situation and no hose pipe bans are currently planned but the spectre of drought remains.

The Independent UK

North-west England in drought due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers

The region is the first in England to move into drought status – despite recent rain – following one of the driest springs on record.

Evening Standard

Pesticides, antibiotics, animal medicines: the chemical cocktail seeping into our rivers

The list of everyday pollutants is a long one, and they could be as damaging to our water ecosystems as sewage spills

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Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head

Alan Lovell, chairman of the Environment Agency, revealed that farmers caused a record number of pollution incidents in English rivers.

The Independent UK

Revealed: three tonnes of uranium legally dumped in protected English estuary in nine years

Exclusive: expert raises concerns over quantities allowed to be discharged from nuclear fuel factory near Preston

The Guardian - UK

Record number of water sector criminal investigations launched as sewage issues rise

“Water companies have too often gone unpunished” said the environment secretary

The Independent UK

Thames Water and Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage

Firms among England and Wales suppliers facing record 81 investigations as sources say ‘polluter will pay’ for their cost

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‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

The Government insists water companies which break the law will be punished for their ‘disgraceful behaviour’.

Evening Standard

What is the UK's sewage scandal?

What drove thousands to a paddling protest this weekend? And could your trip to the local lido be cut short by spilled sewage?

Evening Standard

Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

Evening Standard

Fears water quality reforms ‘could leave swimmers more at risk’

More than half of Britons fear illness from polluted waters according to a survey

The Independent UK

What is a hosepipe ban as Britain risks drought this summer

England is at ‘medium’ risk for drought, according to the Environment Agency

The Independent UK

Concerns over water quality and reforms as bathing season begins in England

The Environment Agency starts testing water quality at designated bathing waters on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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A torrent of special pleas from Thames Water

Company hopes to win big compromises from regulators to get its financial restructuring over the line

Evening Standard

Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

The Independent UK

These are the beaches with the dirtiest water in England

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Revealed: England’s worst beaches for water quality

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Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Evening Standard

Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

Evening Standard

Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

The Independent UK

Summer drought and hosepipe ban fears as England experiences dry start to spring

While hosepipe bans are not currently on the table, Environment Agency warns that restrictions could become necessary

The Independent UK

Fly-tippers will have their vehicles crushed under new crackdown on ‘waste cowboys’

Drones will be used to identify cars and vans as prime minister Keir Starmer seeks to tackle ‘soaring’ problem

The Guardian - UK

More than 100 landfills in England may be leaching ‘highly hazardous’ waste

Inadequate record keeping means councils do not know whether former waste sites contain toxic substances

The Independent UK

Regulators have failed to deliver trusted and resilient water sector – watchdog

Consumer trust in the sector is at an all-time low, the National Audit Office found.

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