Ruth Williams

Hosepipe ban in West Country after drought declared

Hosepipe ban on the way for Yorkshire

Drought declared across much of England

Can drought fears finally take water efficiency mainstream?

Yorkshire trials spray lining to prevent leaks

Yorkshire Water has begun a pipe-lining programme to address structural and water quality issues by spray lining 14km of piping in the coming year. Programme partner Morrison Water Services said the scheme, which it claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK, will reduce costs and embedded carbon emissions by up to 60% each compared to excavating and replacing pipes.

Drought group to reconvene as heatwave approaches

Hosepipe ban expected by Thames in coming weeks

Thames adds more than 4,000 disabled customers to PSR

Terms laid out for South West’s merger with Bristol Water

Weekend press: Minister calls for more hosepipe bans

In Utility Week's latest roundup of the weekend news, George Eustice calls on water companies to introduce more hosepipe bans as the UK faces drought, and the cost to taxpayers and billpayers of supplier failures is explored.