National Drought Group

Government, regulators, and experts now set to meet on a weekly basis to coordinate responses to drought conditions that are impacting homes, businesses, and farmers

Andy Burnham to meet with Defra and Environment Agency officials at COBRA meeting this afternoon to discuss the UK's response to extreme heat and dry weather

Around 45 million people now living in areas currently experiencing drought conditions with hot, dry weather still set to continue across much of England

Environment Agency confirms second consecutive summer of drought for much of the country, as July sees just seven per cent of expected rainfall

Natural Resources Wales declares drought status for parts of the country, as Thames Water joins seven other water companies in imposing hosepipe bans

July saw only three per cent of the average rainfall, leading to restrictions on water use for millions of people, as water industry raises alarm over strain on supplies from data centre development

Group says parts of UK face increased drought risks this summer, as it warns 'every drop saved leaves more available for farmers, our local rivers and wildlife'

Heavy rainfall replenishes England's water levels, but scientists warn changing climate makes rapid swings between drought and flooding more likely

The National Drought Group warns large parts of the country remain in drought which could exceed into next year, following one of the driest springs and warmest summer on record

Businesses and households urged to continue to pursue water-saving measures, as National Drought Group warns impact of record dry period is set to continue