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The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills | Nils Pratley

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National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog It’s an open secret in the energy industry that “th…

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  • National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog It’s an open secret in the energy industry that “th…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:03 UTC.

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  3. The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills | Nils Pratley

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