<p>This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report mentioned that the UK government is currently stress-testing Programme Yarrow, which is a confidential plan to address power outages that will impact millions of households.&nbsp;</p>

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This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises.

This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises. As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come. But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days. ALSO READ | UK PM Rishi Sunak is looking to close the Confucius Institutes, says security minister This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week. The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people. Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low. WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak makes U-turn on attending COP27, confirms his attendance × ALSO READ | GCHQ, MI5and MI6 alter hiring rules. Will recruit non-British parentage spies UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility. Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic." "Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added. The report mentioned that the UK government is currently stress-testing Programme Yarrow, which is a confidential plan to address power outages that will impact millions of households. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Is the UK government working on 'war gamed' emergency plans to tackle energy blackouts?

<p>As the energy crisis in Europe is escalating, the National Grid on Thursday (October 6) warned Britons&nbsp;that they might have to face power cuts of up to three hours this winter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company added that if energy prices escalate, there's a high chance of supply interruptions. Additionally, the company stated that as a base case, it expects to face no problems, but if power cuts happen, which will majorly happen at a time of high demand, customers will be informed at least a day prior.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, these power cuts will rotate so that no specific areas in the country are affected.</p>

<p>The company claimed that Russia's invasion had created turmoil in the energy market. All gas supplies from Russia have been hit, leaving all countries to struggle for alternative supply options.</p>

<p>When asked Prime&nbsp;Minister Liz Truss, who during her campaign promised that there would be no blackouts, responded by saying that the UK is in a better position than any other country and has a good amount of energy supply. Truss further added that it can be better and that's what she is here for.</p>

<p>According to National Grid, while the UK is not overly reliant on Russian gas supplies, it, like any other mainland European country, could face shortfalls.</p>

<p>The UK is majorly dependent on gas supplies to produce electricity, with gas stations generating over 40 per cent of the country's electricity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the grid's reports, there could be three situations. First, there'll be enough supply like precious winter; second, the energy crisis in Europe might make it difficult for the UK to import electricity; and third, the national grid might lead to shortages.&nbsp;</p>

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As the energy crisis in Europe is escalating, the National Grid on Thursday (October 6) warned Britons that they might have to face power cuts of up to three hours this winter.

As the energy crisis in Europe is escalating, the National Grid on Thursday (October 6) warned Britons that they might have to face power cuts of up to three hours this winter. The company added that if energy prices escalate, there's a high chance of supply interruptions. Additionally, the company stated that as a base case, it expects to face no problems, but if power cuts happen, which will majorly happen at a time of high demand, customers will be informed at least a day prior. However, these power cuts will rotate so that no specific areas in the country are affected. The company claimed that Russia's invasion had created turmoil in the energy market. All gas supplies from Russia have been hit, leaving all countries to struggle for alternative supply options. When asked Prime Minister Liz Truss, who during her campaign promised that there would be no blackouts, responded by saying that the UK is in a better position than any other country and has a good amount of energy supply. Truss further added that it can be better and that's what she is here for. According to National Grid, while the UK is not overly reliant on Russian gas supplies, it, like any other mainland European country, could face shortfalls. The UK is majorly dependent on gas supplies to produce electricity, with gas stations generating over 40 per cent of the country's electricity. As per the grid's reports, there could be three situations. First, there'll be enough supply like precious winter; second, the energy crisis in Europe might make it difficult for the UK to import electricity; and third, the national grid might lead to shortages. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Britons might face power cuts up to three hours this winter, warns National Grid amid energy crisis

<p>In recent days, electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly grown in popularity. Touted as a way of helping down the environment, these vehicles were once cheaper to "refuel" as compared to petrol cars. Not anymore.</p>

<p>According to a Daily Mail report, the cost of utilising public rapid charge points for electric car owners in the United Kingdom has increased by 42 per cent in just four months, making it almost as expensive as using petrol.</p>

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<p>The RAC reported that since May, the average cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) for using the chargers on a pay-as-you-go basis had grown from 18.75 pence in may to the current 63.29 pence.</p>

<p>As a result of the skyrocketing prices of gas and energy, the cost to quickly charge a typical family-sized electric car to 80 per cent capacity has increased by around £10 ($10.6).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This means someone who uses a rapid or ultra-rapid public charger pays 18 pence per mile for electricity. Petrol users pay 19 pence and diesel users 21 pence for the same distance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Simon Williams, spokesperson for the RAC spokesperson &nbsp;said that while charging away from home still costs less than refuelling a petrol or diesel car, "these figures show that the gap is narrowing as a result of the enormous increases in the cost of electricity."</p>

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<p>"These figures very clearly show that its drivers who use public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers the most who are being hit the hardest."</p>

<p>The growing domestic energy costs are preventing many people from switching to an electric cars, according to a 12,500-person AA poll.&nbsp;The rise in home energy bills, according to 63 per cent of respondents, is one factor keeping them with petrol or diesel vehicles, and 10 per cent indicated it was the "major reason."</p>

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In recent days, electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly grown in popularity. Touted as a way of helping down the environment, these vehicles were once cheaper to "refuel" as compared to petrol cars.

In recent days, electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly grown in popularity. Touted as a way of helping down the environment, these vehicles were once cheaper to "refuel" as compared to petrol cars. Not anymore. According to a Daily Mail report, the cost of utilising public rapid charge points for electric car owners in the United Kingdom has increased by 42 per cent in just four months, making it almost as expensive as using petrol. Watch | United Kingdom's cost of living crisis worsens with an energy price increase The RAC reported that since May, the average cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) for using the chargers on a pay-as-you-go basis had grown from 18.75 pence in may to the current 63.29 pence. As a result of the skyrocketing prices of gas and energy, the cost to quickly charge a typical family-sized electric car to 80 per cent capacity has increased by around £10 ($10.6). Also read | Britons say 'can't pay, won't pay' as energy prices to surge further in 2023 This means someone who uses a rapid or ultra-rapid public charger pays 18 pence per mile for electricity. Petrol users pay 19 pence and diesel users 21 pence for the same distance. Public rapid EV charging costs have risen 42% in just four months 🔺 Charging away from home still costs less than refuelling a petrol or diesel car but the gap is closing ⛽ The Government needs to cut the 20% vat on public charge points to match the 5% domestic rate ⚡ pic.twitter.com/JZ7rACJas3 — The RAC (@TheRAC_UK) September 26, 2022 × Simon Williams, spokesperson for the RAC spokesperson said that while charging away from home still costs less than refuelling a petrol or diesel car, "these figures show that the gap is narrowing as a result of the enormous increases in the cost of electricity." Also read | OECD cuts 2023 global growth forecast to 2.2 per cent due to Ukraine crisis "These figures very clearly show that its drivers who use public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers the most who are being hit the hardest." The growing domestic energy costs are preventing many people from switching to an electric cars, according to a 12,500-person AA poll. The rise in home energy bills, according to 63 per cent of respondents, is one factor keeping them with petrol or diesel vehicles, and 10 per cent indicated it was the "major reason." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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