Labour is relying on offshore wind and a move away from gas to make Britain a green energy economy. But the transition will not be cheapThe Labour government came to power with a bold agenda to create a clean electricity system...
Read MoreFintan Slye, head of the new grid operator Neso, is aware that critics are sceptical about achieving ‘clean power by 2030’. But with tough decisions, he says, it can be doneThe dense latticework of Great...
Read MoreNew operator, Neso, will also oversee Great Britain’s gas system as part of ‘clean energy superpower’ missionThe UK government has agreed to take control of the National Grid unit tasked with keeping the lights...
Read MoreOpposition vows to tackle rural connection delays to the grid while Conservatives call for offshore network to preserve landscapesLabour is promising to “rewire Britain”, making its case to the UK’s rural...
Read MoreThinktank says effective ban on planning permissions means country is way behind on much-needed renewable energyIt would take almost 4,700 years for England to build enough onshore windfarms to help meet the UK’s clean...
Read MoreElectricity system operator struggled to keep lights on during one of the coldest weeksNational Grid paid some of the highest prices this winter for gas-generated power on Tuesday night as it scrambled to keep the lights on...
Read MoreOperator had indicated it could ask consumers to start using demand flexibility service on TuesdayThe UK electricity network operator has cancelled plans to activate its emergency winter plan on Tuesday after steps were taken to...
Read MoreScheme rewards businesses and households that shift power usage away from times of peak demandThe UK electricity network operator is poised to activate its emergency winter plan after energy prices rose amid falling temperatures...
Read MoreExclusive: Whitehall officials have ‘war-gamed’ Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a weekThe government has “war-gamed” emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting...
Read MoreCabinet minister says it is ‘only right we plan for every scenario’ after National Grid warningBlackouts this winter are “extremely unlikely” and government plans to ensure the UK has enough energy mean...
Read MorePlan could come into effect under worst-case scenario of shortage of gas supplies at same time as cold snapHouseholds could experience a series of three-hour power cuts this winter if Vladimir Putin shuts off gas supplies from...
Read MoreExclusive: business department and industry were considering drive to cut household use, despite PM ruling it outMinisters have stepped back from mooted plans to launch a public information campaign to encourage households to...
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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,