The National Audit Office says upgrading Great Britain's electricity transmission network is necessary for resilience and future energy demand, but delivery by 2030 will be very challenging. The existing grid is ageing and multiple projects face planning, supply-chain and access risks.
National Audit OfficeSource published
Why this matters
Prepared Base view: The national grid is being asked to change quickly while much of its infrastructure was built decades ago. That does not mean widespread outages are inevitable, but it strengthens the case for households being able to manage short periods without mains power.
What you can do
Know the power-cut number 105, keep torches and power banks charged, consider a battery radio and identify which devices in your home are genuinely essential during an outage.
