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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims

A silhouetted electricity pylon with cables stands against a dark sky as the sun shines brightly
Investigators found ‘no evidence’ inappropriate influence over Neso’s operational decisions or that control room engineers were warned against leaving a paper trail of their efforts to stabilise the grid. Photograph: Darren Staples/AFP/Getty Images

Independent investigators have found significant and concerning “cultural issues” at Great Britain’s grid operator after control room staff accused senior executives of covering up the extent of blackout risks in the UK during the June heatwave.

An external legal firm tasked with investigating a series of whistleblower allegations against the National Energy System Operator (Neso) raised concerns over how high levels stress among control room engineers was handled by the company.

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