Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’ For all the talk, the real value of GB Grid lies in giving the regulator perfect data to drive down costs The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to start operating next year but may be held back into mid-2030s The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
3 Infrastructure Stocks Built Around the Backbone of the Economy National Grid, American Tower and Crown Castle offer high-yield dividends and upside to price targets as investors rotate from volatile AI stocks into infrastructure plays in 2026. MarketBeat · Aug 18
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Tata Steel UK expects electricity access for EAF project by 2029: CEO Narendran Tata Steel UK's new electric arc furnace project is on track for completion by 2028. The company anticipates securing electricity access for the facility by 2029. Discussions are ongoing with National Grid to potentially start power supply earlier. This project aims to drastically reduce site-level CO2 emissions. The low-carbon EAF… The Economic Times · Aug 2
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Utility stocks support FTSE 100 in nervy trade The FTSE 100 Index closed up 28.13 points at 10,600.37. Evening Standard · Jul 17
Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
This Global Utility Stock Looks Very Cheap Right Now as It Invests Nearly $2 Billion in the U.S. Energy Buildout National Grid is investing $1.75 billion in a U.S. power grid company. Barchart · Jul 2
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delays The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Tata Steel shares dip over 2% as UK project may face 6-8 month delay amid electricity access issues Tata Steel's ambitious low-carbon steel project in the UK is facing a significant delay. The commissioning of the new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot may be pushed back by six to eight months. This setback is due to delays in securing the necessary electricity infrastructure. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity access Tata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight months in its timeline. This is due to challenges in securing necessary electricity access for the new electric arc furnace. The Economic Times · Jun 7
National Grid Transco H2 Earnings Call Highlights National Grid Transco (NYSE:NGG) said it delivered stronger full-year earnings and laid out a five-year investment plan centered on grid expansion, demand growth from data centers and electrification, and operational improvements across its U.K. and U.S. businesses. Chief Executive Zoë Yujnovich, w MarketBeat · May 15
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Take excess profits from energy giants to give £183 back to customers, think tank says ‘Billions’ taken by grid giants, ‘that cannot be right’ says IPPR
Evening Standard · Mar 11 National Grid to pay £20m for Cumbrian substation licence breach National Grid admitted breaching the terms of its licence at the Harker substation, near Carlisle in Cumbria, between November 2016 and November 2021.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 National Grid to pay £20m after failing to maintain critical substation An investigation found National Grid failed to properly monitor or maintain the substation
Saving Advice · Jan 27 Massachusetts Electric Bills Drop 25% in Feb—Here is the “Repayment” Catch You Missed If you live in Massachusetts and have been dreading your winter heating costs, relief is officially on the way—but you need to read the fine...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Storm Goretti batters UK with heavy winds and snow Met Office issues rare red warning as winter storm causes power cuts, travel disruption and school closures
Evening Standard · Jan 9 Tens of thousands without power as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across UK More than 43,000 properties were without power in the South West at 6am on Friday, according to the National Grid’s website.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025 Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours Simon Roberts, credited with helping to turn around grocer, made CBE along with former BAE Systems boss Ian King
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025 Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list Simon Roberts has been appointed a CBE after taking the helm at Sainsbury’s in 2020
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025 Sainsbury’s boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list Simon Roberts has been made a CBE for services to the retail industry.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 From pylons to plug sockets: what makes up the UK’s electricity grid? For nearly a century, a system of turbines, substations, wires and more has powered everything from your kettle to entire cities. We take a look at 11 of its most essential elements …
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025 British Gas owner takes stake in Europe’s biggest LNG terminal in £1.5bn deal Centrica and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire the Isle of Grain terminal from current owner National Grid.