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2 stories from Property Pulse UK

Exposed banks around Wimbleball reservoir in Somerset illustrate low water levels during the England drought.

England drought: proposed business water bans aim to protect supplies

England drought restrictions could extend to businesses as three water companies seek government approval to curb demand and protect supplies to homes and communities.

16 October 2026

Timber house frame at a UK building site, illustrating the Timber in Construction Roadmap.

Weather & climate

Timber in Construction Roadmap puts carbon evidence at the centre of material choices

Defra’s Timber in Construction Roadmap encourages better carbon measurement, with RICS highlighting the evidence needed to assess timber across a building’s full life.

15 October 2026