The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

Report predicts daily shortfall of five billion tonnes per day by 2055 which would ‘threaten economic growth’

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.