Benefits claimants given permission to ignore hosepipe bans as water companies accused of 'two-tier' restrictions
Households receiving benefits have been granted exemptions from hosepipe bans currently in force across parts of England, sparking accusations of unfair treatment from politicians. Southern Water and…
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