Several UK water companies are urging households to reduce outdoor water use and, in some areas, impose or consider hosepipe bans as a new heatwave pushes temperatures to around 34C and rain remains scarce. Reports from London say Thames Water urges customers to stop using hosepipes, citing days of little to no rainfall and rising demand. The BBC also reports that some regions face the possibility of a ban, with Anglian Water saying it cannot rule out restrictions. Other outlets describe additional local measures: Cambridge Water is reported to impose a hosepipe ban over concerns about water supplies, while other areas are said to be weighing restrictions depending on local drought pressure. Coverage also highlights that not all regions are affected immediately, with one report saying there is no hosepipe ban for Sussex at present, according to a water company representative. In parallel, the press notes further heatwave impacts across the UK and includes references to announcements and public responses from politicians and residents. Overall, sources agree the actions are linked to sustained heat and lack of rainfall, with restrictions varying by region and timing.