Fury over hosepipe ban as defiant Brits vow to keep watering their gardens – and share tips on how to beat the rules

More than 11million people in southern and eastern England are now under a hosepipe ban, with a further 21million encouraged to reduce hosepipe usage to avoid constraints. More than 11million people in southern and eastern England are now under a hosepipe ban, with a further 21million encouraged to reduce hosepipe usage to avoid constraints.