The National Energy System Operator has issued a rare electricity warning as the UK faces extreme heatwave conditions

The Met Office has issued power cut warnings for 71 areas across the UK as the nation braces for record-breaking temperatures to hit across the country this week

The UK's sweltering temperatures could cause chaos for power grids - leaving Brits at risk of blackouts this summer.

It marks a rare summer call out for more power from the National Energy System Operator as the country braces for record-breaking temperatures.

Power station owners told to prepare for a possible surge in demand as Brits try to keep cool

The National Energy System Operator has issued a rare electricity warning as the UK faces extreme heatwave conditions

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Temperatures could hit 40C on Wednesday and Thursday in some parts of England and Wales

Neso had issued a so-called electricity margin notice for between 7pm and 10pm on Wednesday.

The UK is in the grip of a heatwave, with the Met Office issuing a 36-hour red weather warning for 50 areas

Neso paid about £11 million this week to make sure the amount of gas going into the grid met the amount being withdrawn by consumers

The UK's power grid operator has issued a second alert in the space of a week for power stations to ramp up output to cover a feared shortfall

Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning