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Newspaper headlines: UK warned of blackouts in 'winter of disconnect' Newspaper headlines: UK warned of blackouts in 'winter of disconnect'
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Many of Friday's papers lead with the National Grid's warning that the UK faces blackouts due to the ongoing energy crisis. The Metro reports that homes and businesses could face power cuts lasting three hours a day this winter. The paper says the UK could be facing a "winter of disconnect, with electricity rationing during peak times if the gas supply crisis in Europe escalates.
Britain may need to import gas from continental Europe to meet demand in the event of a cold winter, but supplies could be put at risk because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Daily Telegraph reports. Prime Minister Liz Truss, in Prague at a meeting with European leaders on Thursday, insisted Britain had a "good supply" and in a "much better position than many other countries" though refused to guarantee blackouts would be avoided, the paper says.
The i reports that any implementation of power cuts in the UK would need approval from King Charles and the government under current legislation. But, the paper adds, it is "unlikely" that the UK will face its first blackouts since the 1970s unless there is a cold snap, no gas imports and too little wind.
The Daily Mirror calls the measures which may be implemented in the UK this winter as a "return to the dark ages". Labour said the crisis was a "direct consequence" of Tory policies, the paper reports.
The Guardian leads with a warning from charities that thousands of people who use life-saving machines at home could be endangered by rolling power cuts this winter. A director for Kidney Care UK is quoted as saying that if people on dialysis miss too many sessions in a row as a result of any interruption to power supply, their lives will be at risk.
The Daily Mail leads on suggestions families will be offered money to help avert power cuts, but says the deal relies on having a smart meter. Households will be encouraged to sign up to a "demand flexibility service" that rewards them for using off-peak electricity and could be paid more than £10 a day for taking measures such as running appliances at night, the paper says.
The Daily Express suggests the deal between firms and consumers being asked to switch their energy off at peak times could be worth around £100 this winter. Energy firms looking to avoid the first planned power cuts in decades are asking people to "save money and back Britain" by only using washing machines or electric charging vehicles outside the hours of highest demand, the paper says.
The warning from the National Grid also makes the Daily Star front page. The paper says energy bosses will pay consumers to wash clothes in the early hours in order to prevent "the Great British Blackout".
The Times story on the blackouts threat reports that Downing Street has rejected plans signed off by Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg for a £15m public information campaign to encourage people to save energy. The Times also carries a story on its front page about the PM's meeting with French President Macron during the summit in Prague.
Away from the energy crisis, the Financial Times reports on the economic fallout from the government's mini-budget. It highlights a Bank of England's statement that its intervention in the UK government debt market last week prevented a £50bn fire sale of gilts that would have taken the country to the brink of a financial crisis.
And the Sun reports that comedian Seann Walsh has signed up for the next series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Most of the front pages focus on the warning of a worst case scenario from the National Grid that there could be power cuts this winter, if gas supplies run extremely low.Most of the front pages focus on the warning of a worst case scenario from the National Grid that there could be power cuts this winter, if gas supplies run extremely low.
The Daily Mirror's headline is "return to the dark ages". Metro says "winter of disconnect". The prime minister insists that the country has enough gas supplies to get through the winter.The Daily Mirror's headline is "return to the dark ages". Metro says "winter of disconnect". The prime minister insists that the country has enough gas supplies to get through the winter.
The Guardian says charities are concerned that "rolling power cuts could put lives at risk", with health leaders worried about the thousands of people who use "life-saving machines at home".The Guardian says charities are concerned that "rolling power cuts could put lives at risk", with health leaders worried about the thousands of people who use "life-saving machines at home".
The Times says it has learnt the government rejected a public information campaign to encourage people to cut back on their energy use. In particular, plans to advise people to turn down their thermostats were dropped after health officials warned of the risk of such a measure to older and vulnerable people. The government is said to be looking at "signposting" existing guidance on energy saving.The Times says it has learnt the government rejected a public information campaign to encourage people to cut back on their energy use. In particular, plans to advise people to turn down their thermostats were dropped after health officials warned of the risk of such a measure to older and vulnerable people. The government is said to be looking at "signposting" existing guidance on energy saving.
The Daily Mail's front page focuses on a voluntary scheme by the National Grid to get people to cut their electricity usage during peak times. Households could be paid £10 a day for taking measures such as running appliances at night. The scheme is due to run from November until March, but the paper reports some have concerns about the deal being reliant on people having smart meters.The Daily Mail's front page focuses on a voluntary scheme by the National Grid to get people to cut their electricity usage during peak times. Households could be paid £10 a day for taking measures such as running appliances at night. The scheme is due to run from November until March, but the paper reports some have concerns about the deal being reliant on people having smart meters.
The Financial Times leads on the Bank of England explaining its intervention to calm the financial markets last week, in the wake of the Chancellor's mini budget. The headline is "Bank of England says UK was on brink of crisis after market turmoil".The Financial Times leads on the Bank of England explaining its intervention to calm the financial markets last week, in the wake of the Chancellor's mini budget. The headline is "Bank of England says UK was on brink of crisis after market turmoil".
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Some of the papers pick up on the rise in the number of women in England being prescribed hormone replacement therapy, following a documentary on the menopause by TV presenter Davina McCall. Official figures show an increase of around a third in the past year. The Daily Mail says it's been dubbed the "Davina effect" and she's been lauded for "shining a light on a taboo topic".Some of the papers pick up on the rise in the number of women in England being prescribed hormone replacement therapy, following a documentary on the menopause by TV presenter Davina McCall. Official figures show an increase of around a third in the past year. The Daily Mail says it's been dubbed the "Davina effect" and she's been lauded for "shining a light on a taboo topic".
The Daily Express quotes the Conservative MP, Caroline Noakes, who chairs the Women and Equalities Committee, as saying the increase is an indication that women have a better understanding of what is available to them, as well as more confidence to go to their GP.The Daily Express quotes the Conservative MP, Caroline Noakes, who chairs the Women and Equalities Committee, as saying the increase is an indication that women have a better understanding of what is available to them, as well as more confidence to go to their GP.
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The i says that Prince William "will continue to speak out" on issues such as mental health, homelessness and conservation. A Buckingham Palace source says the new Prince of Wales will continue to be "quite informal" in his approach but will be prepared to make "public interventions" on issues he feels passionately about, just like his father did when he had the title.The i says that Prince William "will continue to speak out" on issues such as mental health, homelessness and conservation. A Buckingham Palace source says the new Prince of Wales will continue to be "quite informal" in his approach but will be prepared to make "public interventions" on issues he feels passionately about, just like his father did when he had the title.
And according to the Daily Telegraph, the business secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg, supports calls for an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles. The paper says there have been some reports that the government is unsure about closing businesses for a day due to the impact on the economy. But Mr Rees-Mogg is quoted as saying it seems "perfectly reasonable" to have the day off for the "important symbolic" event.And according to the Daily Telegraph, the business secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg, supports calls for an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles. The paper says there have been some reports that the government is unsure about closing businesses for a day due to the impact on the economy. But Mr Rees-Mogg is quoted as saying it seems "perfectly reasonable" to have the day off for the "important symbolic" event.
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