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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Aubrey Allegretti

Nadhim Zahawi claims UK winter blackouts are ‘extremely unlikely’

Nadhim Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi: ‘I don’t believe that will happen.’ Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Blackouts this winter are “extremely unlikely” and government plans to ensure the UK has enough energy mean people will be able to enjoy Christmas, a senior cabinet minister has said.

Nadhim Zahawi, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said it was “only right that we plan for every scenario,” but confirmed a £14m public information campaign advising people how to conserve energy would not go ahead.

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