Benefits claimants given permission to ignore hosepipe bans as water companies accused of 'two-tier' restrictions

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Benefits claimants given permission to ignore hosepipe bans as water companies accused of 'two-tier' restrictions

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 th…