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No blackout for Britons this winter as UK rules out energy savings

Britain has downplayed a warning of energy blackouts this winter as the Ukraine war hits gas supplies. UK households face possible three-hour power cuts every day if imports run extremely low, the nation's power operator National Grid warned.

Radio France Internationale

Where exactly does our electricity in the UK come from, how does it get to our homes and why it might run out?

With talks of blackouts, perhaps many of us may be thinking about the source of our electricity and how it enters our home

Wales Online

Martin Lewis explains when to use your washing machine and tumble dryer amid energy blackout warning

The finance guru has been vocal about the cost of living crisis throughout the year

Wales Online

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Kate Garraway apologises after Good Morning Britain clash with Climate Minister Graham Stuart

The MP asked Kate to 'withdraw' her remark after she branded his comment on energy blackouts 'disingenuous'

Chronicle Live

Will an energy cutting campaign be Liz Truss’s next U-turn?

No 10 has blocked a £15m public information drive but the PM may have to give way to the urgent need to help the public cut its power use

The Guardian - UK

The appliances you could get paid to use overnight - from washing machine to dishwasher

It is thought households would potentially be in line for a pay out of around £10 a day.

Daily Record

Ovo and Octopus energy customers could get £100 for using power at off-peak times

Customers of Ovo and Octopus with smart meters can get money back for using energy outside peak hours, as part of new schemes meant to help cut the risk of blackouts this winter

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Winter blackouts - five things that could happen if power cuts are rolled out

The UK could be hit with large-scale blackouts this winter due to a combination of gas shortages and cold weather.

Daily Record

Blackouts this winter could bring down the Tory government, ministers warned

An analyst warned 'it could be lights out for the government' - as experts predicted thousands of people's lives could be in danger if support machines switch off

Daily Mirror

Plans to get paid £10 for using washing machines at night - all we know so far

Households are being urged to sign up to the "Demand Flexibility Service" in a bid to avoid planned blackouts this winter.

Daily Record

Government 'isn't advising people to reduce energy use' but minister refuses to rule out rationing

Climate minister Graham Stuart said the government is not considering energy blackouts yet

Manchester Evening News

The story of Wales’ own oil company and plans to go green

Oil 4 Wales is trying to leave behind its fossil fuel business model

Birmingham Post

What to do in a power cut as expert warns against keeping appliances switched on

Households across the country have been urged to prepare for blackouts after the National Grid announced there could be power cuts this winter

Daily Mirror

Climate minister refuses to rule out energy rationing this winter

Graham Stuart said the Government is not telling people to reduce overall energy consumption

Wales Online

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Chronicle Live

Householders could get £10 a day cash incentive to use washing machine at night

Under the plan, by the National Grid Electricity System Operator, money could be offered to families for using energy during off-peak hours

Manchester Evening News

ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway forced to apologise as she's slammed by guest for 'disingenuous' claim

Kate was scolded by climate secretary Graham Stuart who was quizzed by the host and Ben Shephard about potential blackouts

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss accused of 'lunacy' after rejecting campaign for Brits to save energy

The Prime Minister refused to launch a £15m public information blitz on ideological grounds, it's claimed - even though it could have brought down the eye-watering £60bn cost of bailing out bills

Daily Mirror

All we know about plans to pay Brits £10 per day to use washing machine at night

Households are being encouraged to sign up to the “Demand Flexibility Service” to help avoid blackouts this winter - but how exactly does it work, and how much could you be paid?

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Liverpool Echo

Good Morning Britain Kate Garraway's apology to Tory MP amid blackout row baffles fans

The broadcaster clashed with Graham Stuart as households have been warned the country could be hit by blackouts

Daily Record

Martin Lewis shares the best time to use washing machines after blackout warning

The MoneySavingExpert founder has suggested using the biggest energy-sucking appliances during off-peak times, for those on a time-of-use tariff.

Daily Mirror

Kate Garraway apologises after calling Climate Minister 'disingenuous' in GMB clash

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway offended MP Graham Stuart on the show, after 'accusing him of something he hadn't done'

The Independent UK

Liz Truss blocks energy saving campaign ‘on ideological grounds’

Minister says government views public information campaign as ‘nanny state’

Manchester Evening News

Prime Minister rules out energy-saving information campaign - despite blackout warning

Liz Truss reportedly blocked Jacob Ress-Mogg's proposal

Wales Online

Energy-saving campaign ruled out despite winter blackout warning

Prime Minister reportedly 'ideologically opposed' to such an approach

Daily Mirror

Brits could be given £10 a day to use their washing machine at night under new scheme

British households could soon be handed £10 a day if they avoid using their washing machines during peak times, according to the National Grid, after warnings there could be power cuts

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