Benefits claimants given permission to ignore hosepipe bans as water companies accused of 'two-tier' restrictions
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Households receiving benefits have been granted exemptions from hosepipe bans currently in force across parts of England, sparking accusations of unfair treatment from politicians.Southern Water and Affinity Water, whose restrictions came into effect on Friday, are permitting customers enrolled in the WaterSure tariff scheme to continue using hosepipes while more than five million other customers must comply with the ban.The exemption policy has drawn criticism from both Reform and Conservative MPs, who have labelled the arrangement as creating a "two-tier" system of water restrictions.Three separate heatwaves reaching 34C this year have prompted the introduction of bans aimed at preventing drought conditions.
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Those who breach the restrictions face potential fines of up to £1,000, and water companies are urging customers to report violations.
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