Hosepipe ban: Businesses and households urged to step up water saving efforts

James Murray
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United Utilities announces hosepipe ban on the way, as water industry again urges customers to curb water use where possible

Businesses and households are facing fresh calls to curb water use wherever possible, after United Utilities (UU) became the second UK water company to announce plans for a hosepipe ban. The utility...

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