Millions more households could face hosepipe bans after the driest July in decades as forecasters warn of another heatwave.
Temperatures are predicted to rise above 30C next week, with little respite this month for communities on the verge of drought.
More UK … Ofgem accused of ‘inhumane’ changes to energy price cap
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has warned of a very challenging winter for consumers as it was criticised for making “inhumane” changes to the price cap that will increase bills even further.
Household energy prices are set to change every three months rather than six, which will mean increases in October and again in January as suppliers are allowed to pass on wholesale cost rises more quickly.
