Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice
Neso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNeso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’. Meanwhile, a list of “protected sites” including hospitals, water treatment works and sites of national security interests would be exempt from any planned power cuts.The government’s electricity supply emergency code, which has never been invoked, can only be enacted by the energy secretary.
- ▪Neso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’.
- ▪Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNeso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’.
- ▪Meanwhile, a list of “protected sites” including hospitals, water treatment works and sites of national security interests would be exempt from any planned power cuts.The government’s electricity supply emergency code, which has never been
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Neso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNeso said rolling blackouts would be used only in ‘the most extreme and unlikely circumstances’. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesEnergy industryMillions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short noticeGrid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers Business live – latest updates Jillian AmbroseMon 10 Aug 2026 06.27 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 06.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity system operator avoid widespread blackouts when…
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