The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

National Grid blackouts could be 'a big problem' for Nottinghamshire businesses

The National Grid provides 43% of Britain's electricity through it's gas fired power plants

Nottingham Post · Oct 14, 2022

Energy savings and less heart attacks: Experts reveal advantages of removing Daylight Saving Time

Many campaigners are calling to abolish changing the clocks

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Two energy firms first to give £100 back to customers this winter

Ovo and Octopus billpayers with smart meters can get money back for using power outside peak hours from next month

Chronicle Live · Oct 13, 2022

UK households will be paid to use washing machine at night as part of new scheme

It comes as millions across the UK have been warned they could suffer three-hour planned power cuts should there be a shortage of gas. This is however the worst case scenario presented by the National Grid Electricity System Operator.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 9, 2022

Government minister gives update on blackout plan for November

Nadhim Zahawi says it is right a plan is drawn up

Wales Online · Oct 9, 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Winter blackouts ‘extremely unlikely’ despite National Grid warning

‘All I would say is we have a buffer, the same buffer as last year, and so I’m confident that come Christmas, come the cold weather, we will continue to be in that resilient place, but it’s only right we have looked at every scenario’

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2022

UK blackouts are 'extremely unlikely' despite National Grid warning, government minister says

This week the utilities giant warned that households may face blackouts this winter if power plants cannot get enough gas

Manchester Evening News · Oct 9, 2022

How likely is a blackout this winter after National Grid warning

All eyes are on the National Grid as they discuss the possibility of three-hour blackouts in parts of the UK this winter

Wales Online · Oct 9, 2022

We are the country taking the energy crisis least seriously. Even Shell’s boss is baffled

Blinded by ideology, the government is determined to pursue its own, self-defeating approach. Will it leave us all in the dark this winter?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022

No blackout for Britons this winter as UK rules out energy savings

Britain has downplayed a warning of energy blackouts this winter as the Ukraine war hits gas supplies. UK households face possible three-hour power cuts every day if imports run extremely low, the nation's power operator National Grid warned.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2022