Winter power cuts in UK unlikely, says National Grid boss

Enough supply to avoid worst-case scenario of rolling blackouts given milder weather and key electricity link to France back on line

National Grid expects there to be sufficient generation" to avoid rolling power cuts this winter, with Britain's supplies boosted by the return of a crucial electricity link to France that was hit by fire.

The power networks owner warned last month that Britain should be able to meet its energy needs this winter, but could experience rolling power cuts in a worst-case scenario if Russia cut off gas supplies into Europe.