'Zero expectation': Yorkshire to avoid hosepipe ban this summer, says region's water boss

Yorkshire Water's chief executive confirmed the region will avoid a hosepipe ban this summer, despite record-breaking temperatures significantly increasing customer demand. Simultaneously, the company supplying much of eastern England has urged consumers to use water carefully to preserve supplies, although no formal ban is currently implemented. Both entities are monitoring usage levels to maintain stability, ensuring that water resources remain sufficient despite the recent heatwaves and the resulting rise in regional consumption.