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Martin Lewis shares the best time to use washing machines after blackout warning

The MoneySavingExpert founder has suggested using the biggest energy-sucking appliances during off-peak times, for those on a time-of-use tariff.

Daily Record

Kate Garraway apologises after calling Climate Minister 'disingenuous' in GMB clash

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway offended MP Graham Stuart on the show, after 'accusing him of something he hadn't done'

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss blocks energy saving campaign ‘on ideological grounds’

Minister says government views public information campaign as ‘nanny state’

The Independent UK

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Prime Minister rules out energy-saving information campaign - despite blackout warning

Liz Truss reportedly blocked Jacob Ress-Mogg's proposal

Manchester Evening News

Energy-saving campaign ruled out despite winter blackout warning

Prime Minister reportedly 'ideologically opposed' to such an approach

Wales Online

Brits could be given £10 a day to use their washing machine at night under new scheme

British households could soon be handed £10 a day if they avoid using their washing machines during peak times, according to the National Grid, after warnings there could be power cuts

Daily Mirror

Ministers rule out energy-saving campaign despite potential blackout warning

Prime Minister Liz Truss is reported to be ‘ideologically opposed’ to a campaign advising people how to reduce energy consumption.

The Independent UK

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How you can get money for using appliances at off-peak times

Scheme to launch in November after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

The Independent UK

Liz Truss 'woefully ill-prepared' for winter blackouts after refusing to act over summer

Critics of the floundering PM have pointed out that whilst other countries have take steps ahead of the winter to prepare for the coming crisis Liz Truss has so far refused to do so

Daily Mirror

OVO to pay customers for reducing energy use during peak hours

The trial is called Power Move and will run from November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues advice on best time to use your dryer after warnings of blackouts

The MoneySavingExpert founder explained when to use high-energy appliances after the National Grid warned of possible power cuts this winter

Chronicle Live

What are blackouts and why might they happen this winter?

National Grid has said blackouts could occur this winter although it is ‘unlikely’

Evening Standard

UK power cut warning prompts fear for people using life-saving machines

Energy companies urged to prioritise at-risk consumers, including those on dialysis, as National Grid warns of rolling blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Britain could face rolling three-hour blackouts this winter if imports stall

National Grid ‘cautiously confident’ it can keep the lights on

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Britain ‘planning’ for blackouts this winter, minister admits

National Grid has warned three-hour power cuts could be imposed this winter if gas supplies fall short

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss refuses to guarantee Brits won't face blackouts this winter

The National Grid said today that there could be three-hour planned power cuts in the 'unlikely' scenario that supplies run extremely low

The Guardian - UK

How would three-hour power cuts work if enacted in Great Britain?

Rota disconnection strategy is aimed at equally sharing out available power via planned local shutdowns

Manchester Evening News

Households will be paid to use washing machines at night to help stop blackouts

Some areas could experience three-hour blackouts if there is a shortage of gas this winter, the National Grid has warned

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Daily Record

UK households to be paid to use washing machines at night in blackout warning

UK households could be paid for energy-saving measures such as using a washing machine during unsociable hours or charging an electric car outside peak times.

Al Jazeera

UK could face 3-hour power cuts this winter, National Grid warns

National Grid warns of planned blackouts if UK is unable to import electricity from Europe and increase gas imports.

Wales Online

Get paid to do your washing at night in move to stop blackouts

Those who use their washing machines or charge their cars as night can earn money back on their bills

Chronicle Live

1970s-style planned power cuts could return in winter due to gas shortage, national grid warns

The National Grid Electricity System Operator has a plan if there is not enough gas for the power stations which produce 43% of Britain's electricity

The Independent UK

‘Save money and back Britain’, grid urges as it warns of potential blackouts

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

Liverpool Echo

Three hour 'planned' blackouts could be in place by winter

People are being urged to switch off appliances during peak times

Manchester Evening News

Homes could face planned blackouts this winter, National Grid warns

Families could be hit with three-hour outages if power plants cannot be supplied with enough gas

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