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The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate; creating more opportunities than ever before. Here we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

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National Grid to consult on plans to boost the electricity network between Bramford and Twinstead

17 January 2022

New electricity reinforcement is needed between Bramford and Twinstead by 2028 to carry renewable and low carbon power to homes and businesses and to help the UK achieve its Net Zero target for 2050.

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New BBC series ‘Digging for Britain’ features National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project

10 January 2022

The programme will be broadcast on BBC2 at 8pm on Wednesday 12 January and features the remains of a Roman roadside settlement, discovered along the route of National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project and its underground cabling work in the Mendip Hills.

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Brits commit to climate change resolutions for 2022 with 74% believing climate change needs to be tackled now

31 December 2021

New research from National Grid shows that consumers are looking at how they can be more climate conscious in 2022, with a third (33%) including a commitment to tackle climate change in their New Year’s Resolutions.

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Changes afoot for the Trans Pennine Trail: diversion opens up new riverside views

23 December 2021

Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) users are in for a festive treat as National Grid has today opened an alternative route on the Trail at Dunford Bridge on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

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National Grid lead restoration of ancient peat bog in South Wales

20 December 2021

National Grid has taken action to preserve and rehabilitate an ancient peat bog located near to one if it’s sub-stations in South Wales. Working with local authorities and restoration experts, the 15-hectare peat bog stores the equivalent of 32,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide - equal to the average annual emissions of 22,000 petrol cars

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Preston school children get Christmas tree treat from National Grid

14 December 2021

Children are planting their very own Christmas legacy after National Grid donated almost 400 trees to mark the end of its latest phase of refurbishment work on a major overhead powerline that runs through Penwortham, near Preston.

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