The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

National Grid confirm power blackout decision with major World Cup effect on England vs Wales

World Cup news: England fans told if they could be paid not to watch key World Cup clash against Wales.

Football London · Nov 28, 2022

Concerns for Britain's energy supply when Wales play England at World Cup

National Grid said things could get tight

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

Energy blackout plan warning as National Grid considers paying Scots to turn off electricity

Use of the 'Demand Flexibility Scheme' was considered, with households potentailly paid to turn off appliances at certain points throughout the day in a bid to target energy supply shortages.

Glasgow Live · Nov 28, 2022

National Grid emergency plan to prevent blackouts stood down following energy alert

National Grid announced it could potentially make its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) live in order to avoid blackouts.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022

Footie fans could earn cash by switching off England vs Wales World Cup game tomorrow

Under an emergency blackout plan by the National Grid, football fans could be paid tomorrow night if they avoid watching the World Cup match between England and Wales, which begins at 7pm

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Emergency blackout could be introduced as early as tomorrow by National Grid

A decision is expected by 2.30pm

Nottingham Post · Nov 28, 2022

National Grid could introduce emergency plan to prevent blackouts from Tuesday

Supplies are set to be tight at peak hour, so the grid could ask households to reduce the amount of energy they use - and pay them to do it

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Emergency blackout plan could see Scots paid to turn off electricity from tomorrow

The National Grid's electricity systems operator division said it is considering whether to activate a live run of its demand flexibility service for the first time on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Emergency blackout plan could launch TOMORROW amid powercut fears

Move could see families paid to turn down boilers and switch off radiators

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

National Grid could launch emergency UK blackout plan for first time ever tomorrow

It comes as French nuclear plants continue to face struggles with energy demand

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022