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Action needed to save water, minister urges

Action needed to save water, minister urges
BBC Politics Friday 16 October 2026, 10:32 UTC 1 min read
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Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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