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Blackouts ‘extremely unlikely’ but planning taking place, says Zahawi

The UK Government is planning for blackouts but it is an “extremely unlikely scenario”, according to Nadhim Zahawi. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said it is “only right that we plan for every scenario”, before ruling out a £14 million ...

09 Oct 2022 at 15:40

Truss makes case for increasing energy production amid criticism of winter plans

Increasing energy production in the UK is necessary to prevent further crises, Liz Truss said, as she sought to reassure the country that “we will get through this winter”. The Government is resisting calls for it to encourage people to reduce ...

07 Oct 2022 at 15:52

Ireland

Sport Ireland chief: We may provide financial support in event of blackouts

Ireland’s sporting authority has discussed the possibility of energy blackouts this winter and how they could impact on sporting organisations. The head of Sport Ireland said that blackouts may result in the authority providing financial ...

09 Aug 2022 at 20:43

World

Tokyo residents warned of potential blackouts as a result of earthquake

Japan’s government has alerted people of potential blackouts in the Tokyo region on Tuesday because power supplies were low after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity following last week’s earthquake. The ...

22 Mar 2022 at 11:25

Sport

China blocks Premier League coverage as clubs stand with Ukraine

China will block coverage of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures with England’s biggest clubs set to demonstrate support for Ukraine. The Premier League has expressed its intention to show solidarity with Ukraine in various ways ...

05 Mar 2022 at 05:55

Government not advising people to reduce energy use, says minister

The Government is not telling people to reduce overall energy consumption, a minister has said, but he refused to rule out rationing. Climate minister Graham Stuart said rather than looking at reducing overall use, the Government ...

07 Oct 2022 at 10:44

Government ‘glossing over’ prospect of blackouts this winter, expert claims

The UK is facing the prospect of power blackouts this winter, an energy expert has warned, as he said the UK Government needed to find more cash to “help people through this crisis”. With the price cap now due to rise to £3,549 ...

28 Aug 2022 at 14:46

Ofgem executive given role of keeping the lights on over winter

Ofgem has appointed a new senior executive to ensure that the lights stay on this Christmas, amid fears that a gas shortage could cause problems in meeting demand. Akshay Kaul will take on the job as interim director of ...

02 Sept 2022 at 17:11

National News

Windfall tax and pause on new data centres required to 'avoid blackouts' - Labour

With an energy crisis looming, all new data centres should be paused and a windfall tax imposed on the profits of energy companies, according to the Labour party. There have been concerns about energy security this ...

22 Aug 2022 at 18:33

World

Ukrainians braced for bleak winter as blackouts set to continue until March

Rolling blackouts across Ukraine may continue until March, according to one of the country’s energy chiefs, as Ukrainians brace for a grim winter after weeks of relentless Russian strikes against the country’s ...

22 Nov 2022 at 10:51

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Joe's ' Superheroes' streaming now

Fresh from the success of his debut single, ‘Blackout Blinds’, accomplished Derry singer / songwriter, Joe Allan, is back in business. Joe is releasing his second single, ‘Superheroes’ on April 14 when it ...

23 Apr 2023 at 17:33

Shocks

Thousands raised for funeral of ‘magnetic, magical’ Brit who died free diving in Ibiza metres from his friends

A close friend of a 32-year-old British man who was found dead off Ibiza after going free diving and trying to “grab a handful of sand from the bottom” of the sea says he was “well known for all the ...

09 Aug 2023 at 09:27

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