The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills | Nils Pratley

The National Audit Office has expressed concerns that the UK's £70bn electricity grid upgrade program, known as the "great grid upgrade," is off track and may lead to higher bills for consumers and businesses. This program aims to enable clean power by 2030 but is currently running over budget and behind schedule. The lack of transparency from the bodies involved makes it difficult to determine the extent of the delays and cost increases.

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The UK's grid upgrade is running over budget and behind schedule, which could lead to higher bills for consumers. This delay may also impact the UK's ability to meet its renewable energy targets.

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