Car washes and gym pools could be closed under drought-triggered water rationing

Southern Water company has applied for permission to extend the scope of restrictions to preserve supplies for households amid the ongoing drought

More than two-thirds of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave

More of England is expected to fall into drought as the UK’s extreme summer continues.

Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds.

Millions set to see their areas enter drought status within days, with temperatures forecast to hit 35°C

Industry body calls for more regular reviews of repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’ The amount of wasted medicines thrown away in England in one year could fill 75 swimming pools, according to a pharmacy group. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimated that 3,400 tonnes of partly used medicines wer