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National Grid warns of winter blackouts if energy crisis escalates

HOUSEHOLDS across the UK could lose power for up to three hours at a time this winter if gas supplies run extremely low, the National Grid has…

The National (Scotland)

Blackouts possible over winter if energy imports run short, National Grid warns

The electricity network might have to turn off in parts of the country if power plants cannot find enough gas to keep running

Evening Standard

Brits will be paid to use washing machines at night as National Grid warns of blackouts

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has today warned how three-hour planned blackouts could be possible if there is a shortage of gas this winter

Daily Mirror

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Homes could face three-hour power cuts this winter, warns National Grid

Plan could come into effect under worst-case scenario of shortage of gas supplies at same time as cold snap

The Guardian - UK

National Grid planning for three-hour blackouts from November

People will be paid to use less energy at peak times in a bid to protect the national supply

Wales Online

Households face three-hour blackouts as businesses asked to help tackle electricity shortage

Gas shortages could lead to blackouts in parts of the UK to protect supplies for heating homes

The Independent UK

Liz Truss urges European leaders to 'keep lights on' this winter amid blackout fears

Prime Minister Liz Truss holds talks with European leaders today as the National Grid was expected to present its outlook for the winter months

Daily Mirror

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Government reported to be planning for blackouts with new alert system

There are fears the UK could run out of energy for days at a time this winter

Wales Online

UK drops plan to prepare for winter blackouts with energy rationing campaign

Exclusive: business department and industry were considering drive to cut household use, despite PM ruling it out

The Guardian - UK

Uniper strikes deal to keep Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station running to help country through winter fuel crisis

Uniper willing to help the country in what it said was an 'unprecedented situation'

Birmingham Post

Nottinghamshire's only coal-fired power station to keep burning amid Ukraine war

The Government says that "back-up" supply is needed

Nottingham Post

National energy use dropped two gigawatts when we stopped to watch funeral

Energy use surged again as everyone got up to make a cup of tea at the same time

Wales Online

Huge power drop recorded across UK during the Queen’s funeral

The National Grid has reported the drop was the equivalent to 200 million lightbulbs being switched off during the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth

The Independent UK

Don’t mention rationing: why energy crisis may need another Truss U-turn

National Grid is taking blackout risk seriously, yet PM remains reluctant to take action to limit energy usage

The Guardian - UK

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Birmingham Post

Former Hull gas works site set to house caravan logistics for major holiday park business

Industry is a huge part of the city economy with several leading lodge and holiday home manufacturers

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all households will pay even if they don’t use any energy

Households will still have to pay standing charge connecting them to National Grid

Manchester Evening News

Dinner after 8pm and delaying washes - what we might have to do to avoid blackouts this winter

Energy rationing measures in place in other countries could be heading here

Birmingham Post

The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts

The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail

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The Independent UK

Coal power plant closure ‘postponed to ward off winter blackouts’

The National Grid has already made deals with Drax and EDF to keep open two units each from October to the end of March

The Guardian - UK

Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts

Under deal, German owner of Nottinghamshire station would be paid a fee to pause decommissioning

Glasgow Live

Major electric car rule change could leave drivers 'confused' following new restrictions

A new rule to ease pressure on the National Grid is thought to leave EV drivers confused, experts warn as more and more electric cars are being sold in the UK.

Daily Mirror

National Grid offering factories £5million to close for 3 winters in energy crisis

The National Grid is drawing up draft emergency plans which suggest paying industrial companies to reduce their gas usage for the next three years in the energy crisis

Wales Online

Wargaming for 'winter disaster' on energy supplies - but what is Exercise Degree?

National Grid doubles gas emergency planning exercise amid supply fears

Edinburgh Live

EDF Energy boss warns 'over half' of UK households could fall into fuel poverty

EDF has warned of a "dramatic and catastrophic winter” as yearly energy bills are expected to rise to more than £3,500 and over half of households are thought to fall into fuel poverty as a result

The Guardian - UK

National Grid extends annual gas shortage drill amid winter supply fears

Drill, which involves deciding which customers would have to cut gas use in a crisis, will run for four days instead of two

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