Experts discuss plans to save water as dry conditions worsen across England

National Drought Group meets and water companies prepare to take drastic action as supplies dwindleA nationally significant water shortfall is gripping England, the government has warned, as experts say the conditions could last until mid-autumn.The National Drought Group met to discuss actions to save water across the country, and Steve Reed, the environment secretary, briefed the chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, about the risks posed by the dry weather. Continue reading...