Closing post
That’s all for today – here’s our main stories, starting with the latest energy news:
Plus the turmoil in the financial marketsl…
… the troubled rail sector…
And other news:
UK prepares for winter blackouts as energy rationing campaign discussed
Another important energy story tonight: Ministers are discussing launching a public information campaign to encourage households to reduce their energy use this winter as fears grow over winter blackouts.
Households could be asked to turn their thermostats down and use their dishwashers and washing machines during the night and at times when energy demand is lower, under plans being discussed between the business department, energy companies and the network operator National Grid.
It is understood officials have discussed using a service run by National Grid that is typically used to alert consumers by a text, phone call or email when their power goes out, to contact households about cutting power use.
The system notifies consumers when it detects an outage and gives timing estimates and confirmation when the power will be restored. Under plans being discussed, consumers could be sent advice on their energy use through the service.
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