Anglian Water announces a hosepipe ban affecting more than five million customers in the East of England as a heatwave continues across the UK. Multiple outlets report that restrictions are introduced to manage water demand during sustained hot weather, with temperatures reported as soaring above 35C. The Evening Standard and The Independent say the ban covers over five million people, while the Mirror similarly describes the impact on millions of Britons. The Daily Mail adds that the heatwave persists and could lead toward official drought conditions, citing a period of unusually warm weather. The timing is described consistently: Anglian Water will restrict hosepipe use starting from 1am on Saturday, with the ban applying across the utility’s eastern England supply area. The reports frame the measure as another step taken by water companies in response to high temperatures and the associated strain on water resources. Details beyond the hosepipe restriction—such as specific exemptions—are not included in the provided summaries.