UK's first hosepipe ban 'to last until winter'

Yorkshire Water CEO expects UK's first hosepipe ban to last till winter due to dry weather, impacting over five million households. The company cites record low rainfall and high leakage rates as reasons for the restrictions, urging customers to conserve water during the ban. Nicola Shaw addresses criticism over leaks and advises businesses to continue normal water usage while urging households to avoid non-essential water activities like using hosepipes to wash cars.