National Grid: Coal-fired power units asked to warm up

Two units will prepare to boost the grid as low winds are expected to leave electricity supplies tighter than usual

Leaked scripts reveal BBC response to potential blackouts this winter

Britons will reportedly be advised to turn up car radios to be informed about the progress of restoring power to their homes

Electricity supply could be lower than latest National Grid forecasts, say analysts

Study suggests there could be up to ten hours of blackouts across the winter

French urged to cut energy use by 10%

Saving energy could help France avoid rolling blackouts and energy rationing this winter, the French President has said

Downing Street plays down winter blackout concerns

The government has reassured that households and businesses will be able to get the electricity and gas supply they need this winter