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Will Britain’s electricity supply cope this winter? The network operator responds

Officials say supplies are secure, but an independent investigation has raised concerns about the pressures facing the engineers responsible for keeping the lights on. Find out what the findings mean for households and businesses as demand rises during colder weather.

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00:01Britain's Electricity Network operator says supplies are expected to remain secure throughout
00:05the winter, despite concerns raised by engineers. The National Energy System operator says the
00:11system is prepared for the challenges ahead, although some days could be tighter for supply.
00:16It says notices asking for power stations to make extra electricity available would
00:20be routine and would not mean power cuts were expected.
00:24The reassurance follows an independent investigation which found high levels of stress among control
00:29room staff concerned about keeping supply matched to demand. The investigation did not substantiate
00:35whistleblower's allegations but identified significant cultural, governance and control issues.

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