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UK Grid Seeks Emergency French Power to Secure Supplies

Bloomberg Markets·October 12, 2026·1 min read

Britain's grid operator requested emergency assistance from France on Monday evening, asking for up to 1,200 megawatts of additional electricity through an undersea interconnector. The move aims to maintain power system security amid tight supply conditions, highlighting the UK's reliance on cross-border energy links during peak demand.

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