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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 and Generating Genius transforming early careers

23 November 2023

National Grid engineering competition winners announced at ‘How to Generate Genius’ awards and conference at the House of Lords

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Plugging the UK’s green skills shortage: National Grid engages over 85,000 young Londoners through its workplace to classroom programme

22 November 2023

National Grid has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to help the UK plug its green skills gap and inspire the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) leaders through its £1.3m Schools Engagement Programme.

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National Grid strengthens transmission network with crucial refurbishment project

20 November 2023

National Grid is delivering a £130 million project to refurbish and strengthen the existing overhead line network, (the high-voltage wires that transport electricity) between Lincoln and Stevenage.

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New traffic-free section of Strawberry Line opens in North Somerset as part of Hinkley Connection Project

15 November 2023

Locals in the Sandford area of North Somerset are set to celebrate the opening of a new part of a popular heritage trail built as part of National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project.

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For National Grid 'Net zero know-how' story

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National Grid to accelerate up to 20GW of grid connections across its transmission and distribution networks

6 November 2023

National Grid is accelerating the connection of up to 20GW of clean energy projects to its electricity transmission and distribution networks in England and Wales as part of ongoing collaborative work across industry.

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Opportunity for local residents to have a say on proposals to boost capacity across the electricity transmission network in Suffolk and Kent

24 October 2023

Consultation begins on new electricity reinforcement project needed by 2030 to carry renewable and low carbon power to homes and businesses.

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