UK households face higher energy bills unless ageing electricity grid is upgraded, report warns Renewables and nuclear make up 73 per cent of Britain’s electricity generation The Independent UK · Sep 11
Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Solar eclipse prompts plea from electricity grid for back-up power The National Energy System Operator said it is taking the ‘precautionary measure’ to ensure a ‘greater safety cushion’ over supplies. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Government downplays energy grid blackout risk amid extreme heatwave Whistleblowers claimed that Neso 'failed to meet the grid security standards put in place to prevent blackouts' The Independent UK · Jul 15
Britain’s grid operator makes fresh call for power as heatwave goes on The National Energy System Operator said electricity supplies may be squeezed on Friday. Evening Standard · Jun 26
New power supply warning issued as Brits switch on fans and air conditioning during heatwave Neso paid about £11 million this week to make sure the amount of gas going into the grid met the amount being withdrawn by consumers The Independent UK · Jun 26
Britain’s electricity grid operator issues system warning due to extreme heat The National Energy System Operator has made a rare summer call out for more power Evening Standard · Jun 24
Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over ‘tight days’ during potential cold snaps this winter. The Independent UK · Jun 22
British households to get free electricity for weekend laundry under new scheme What if weekends became a time for home energy freedom? UK's National Energy System Operator is drafting an exciting proposal that could give smart meter users free electricity on weekends! This forward-thinking initiative encourages us to embrace off-peak periods, optimizing our energy consumption while blending sustainability into our daily lives.… The Times of India · Apr 15
Heathrow Airport returning to normal as investigations ordered into power outage British Airways said it is anticipating being able to run a ‘near-full schedule’ on Sunday. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025
Ed Miliband orders grid operator to urgently investigate Heathrow power outage after fire Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening and restrictions on overnight flights were temporarily lifted after hours of closure. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025