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Great Britain Grid Operator Spends £10 Million to Stabilize Electricity Supply During Heatwave Demand Surge

The electricity system operator for Great Britain has spent £10 million on additional power supplies to prevent a potential shortfall as air conditioning demand surged during the ongoing heatwave, underscoring the grid’s vulnerability during periods of extreme weather.
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Robert Jenrick Defends £5 Million Donation to Nigel Farage Amid Political Scrutiny
Plymouth Museum The Box Wins 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Plans to Use Former Military Sites for Asylum Accommodation
Labour Party Faces Pressure Over Cabinet Stability as Senior Figures Clash on Policy Direction
Heathrow Airport Forecasts Passenger Decline in 2026 as Costs and Climate Disruption Mount
UK Energy Regulator Approves Expansion of Long-Duration Storage to Boost Power System Resilience
Crown Estate Reports Third Consecutive Year of £1 Billion Profit as Debate Over Royal Finances Intensifies
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