DWP Benefits Claimants Exempt from Hosepipe Ban Under New WaterSure Rules Tuesday, July 14, 2026 watersure dwp benefits hosepipeban exemptions affinitywater southernwater essentialneeds drought waterconservation Families receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits can ignore recent hosepipe bans imposed by two water companies, thanks to new exemptions under the WaterSure tariff. Despite the restrictions coming into … Read More
Midlands Faces Growing Drought Threat Amid Persistent Dry Conditions Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More