UK government announces new publicly owned grid company 'Great British Grid'
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UK Government, Andy Burnham
United Kingdom
September 2026
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the creation of Great British Grid to compete with private operators. The initiative aims to accelerate grid connections and reduce costs in a market currently dominated by private monopolies. Initial funding will be provided by Great British Energy, with future budget reviews planned.
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