Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather.The company said restrictions on hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens,

Southern Water has announced that a hosepipe ban will come into force for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 9am on Monday.

Several water providers have announced hosepipe bans following a period of prolonged dry weather, with Southern Water the latest firm to take the step. Southern Water's ban will come into force for residents across much of Hampshire and all of the Isle of Wight from 9am on Monday, July 21.

Ratings agency Moody's on Thursday raised Southern Water's outlook to stable from a review for downgrade, after the British water utility secured an equity lifeline from Australia's Macquarie and a credit refinancing to avert a debt crisis.

Officials with Zion Canyon Hot Springs are hoping visitors like the heat enough to take the plunge in the 53 pools at the resort, which is nestled in La Verkin on 11 acres north of the Virgin River, near the now-defunct La Verkin Hot Springs Resort.

Researchers have discovered a dramatic and unexpected shift in the Southern Ocean, with surface water salinity rising and sea ice in steep decline.

UK's Southern Water on Tuesday said it has reached an agreement with over 72% of its creditors and controlling shareholders, clearing the way for a 655-million-pound ($888.90 million) equity injection.

The fresh equity come as part of a deal that will also see the debt owed to its holding company lenders slashed by more than half.

Macquarie is to invest £1.2bn into Southern Water in a move that could prevent a breach of its regulatory license.

UK Southern Water receives further £1.2bn equity injection to bolster finances The fresh equity come as part of a deal that will also see the debt owed to its holding company lenders slashed by ...

A council has agreed to sell a river activities site to a water firm, despite environmental protests. The area of Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre in Southampton is being bought by Southern Water, which will transfer the leisure part of the site to a scout group.