Government promises to make grid more resilient following power cut probe

Michael Holder
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BEIS promises action to make grid more resilient will support decarbonisation

The government has promised to ensure the UK "continues to have one of the world's most reliable electricity systems" as it drives towards net zero emissions, today setting out a series of actions to boost...

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