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The UK may be at risk of a hosepipe ban as households have been told restrictions in certain areas will not be lifted until after Christmas .

Customers of Yorkshire Water and some clients of both Thames Water and South East Water are still subject to hose restrictions which were originally rolled out in summer.

Those who are found in violation of the regulations could face £1,000 fine if they are discovered to be ignoring the rules.

Some Brits may be wondering why the restrictions are still in place, especially as we are currently dealing with the impact of Storm Claudia on the UK.

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However, parts of Britain are still dealing with drought, after the driest spring seen in 132 years, in addition to four

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