The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.

Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.

The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.