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What caused Britain’s blackouts?
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What caused Britain’s blackouts?

More than a million households and businesses were left in the dark and commuters stranded when the lights went out earlier this month. What happened?…
24 Aug 2019
If you’d invested in: Equiniti and National Grid
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If you’d invested in: Equiniti and National Grid

Financial services firm Equiniti has gone from strength to strength, while National Grid is facing uncertainty.
9 Mar 2018
Shares in focus: Just how sheltered is National Grid?
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Shares in focus: Just how sheltered is National Grid?

The utility giant has been one of the better safe havens to own. So, should you snap up the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
8 Dec 2014
Shares in focus: A dependable dividend-payer
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Shares in focus: A dependable dividend-payer

This utility company pays out better than bonds for just a little more risk, says Phil Oakley.
22 Jul 2013
Is it time to pull the plug on National Grid?
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Is it time to pull the plug on National Grid?

Investors' favourite National Grid is on a collision course with the energy regulator over what it charges its customers. That could spell trouble for…
18 Jul 2012