The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that a repeat of the water shortages faced by businesses last year can't be ruled out as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions in SEPA's first water scarcity report.

The National Drought Group (NDG) - made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, the Met Office, water companies and key farming and environmental groups is warning of the need to plan now to preserve water supply, after the country has experienced contrasting weather bouts over the past couple of months.

South West Water is urging customers to reduce non-essential water usage by extending the Temporary Use Ban, otherwise known as a hosepipe ban, which is already in place in Cornwall and parts of North Devon, to other parts of Devon.

Southern Water is seeking supply chain engagement for input on its plans to design and build two Water Recycling Centres.

Ofwat has today given the green light to continue investigation into three new reservoirs, which could supply water for millions of customers.

Severn Trent is reporting that its reservoir levels are in excellent shape - its latest update says that levels are now back up to over 95% capacity with many at 100% and actually topping over.

A new report shows how global companies are taking action to stem the global water crisis and stand ready to reap major financial rewards as a result.

Global water experts are warning that the world is at risk of a 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, with severe shortages in water-constrained regions.

Anglian Water has this week published a summary of the feedback received following their first phase of consultation on the proposed new reservoir in Lincolnshire that will secure water supply to customers for future generations.

Renewed efforts by the water companies who make up the Water Resources South East water group to move forward with proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon are again facing opposition in Oxfordshire.