Andy Burnham could be planning drastic measures to tackle drought - including banning window cleaning and private pools

Even though rain is forecast in parts of the country, reservoir levels remain dangerously low

Soon, other areas of life could be affected by the dry weather. Non-essential use bans could become common among businesses.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey's Budget will come in October.

Prepare for more curbs on water use to combat drought, ministers warned  The Times

Government planners have warned further water restrictions could be extended to more businesses

Veteran musician Brian Eno and 211 artists, including Robert Smith and Thom Yorke, call on Andy Burnham to oppose the UK's largest untapped oil field amid climate concerns.

Andy Burnham to tackle issues 'ignored by Westminster' on second week of summer tour  GB News

ANDY Burnham has “made a rod for his own back” with his promise to end rough sleeping, Government insiders warn. On his first day as Prime Minister he vowed to end rough sleeping at the “earliest opportunity” and an additional £340million over five years. But senior figures are concerned he has set himself up with...

Next week the Prime Minister will speak with the public about ending rough sleeping and resolving the 'toxic dump, fly-tipping and environmental vandalism scandal'

Burnham vows to address 'ignored by Westminster' in summer tour of UK  itv.com

The temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force in England, Wales and Scotland, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham warning that Britain is a 'tinderbox'