Defra urges water companies to beef up drought resilience

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But, despite dry weather, minister insists there is no need for emergency drought measures at this point

Environment Minister Lord Henley has today called on water firms to step up efforts to improve their drought resilience, warning that this spring's intense dry spell provides a "snapshot" of how the UK...

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