UK phone signal blackouts may last TWO DAYS if Huawei banned

Britain ‘faces phone signal blackouts lasting TWO DAYS if it bans Huawei’, telecom chiefs warn Any tightening of restrictions could lead to higher prices and delay in faster 5G Boris Johnson expected to announce U-turn on allowing Huawei to build network Ministers considering axing company amid fears network could be used to spy It comes … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Staff shortages could mean power blackouts

Britons have been warned of the potential for blackouts amid fears that staff shortages could lead to issues with the country’s power network. Fears have been raised that staff sickness during the coronavirus outbreak, mixed with the government’s self-isolation rules, could lead to a shortage of engineers. The National Grid insists that the network is … Read more

Britons told prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby in coronavirus crisis

Britons have been warned of the potential for blackouts amid fears that staff shortages could lead to issues with the country’s power network. Fears have been raised that staff sickness during the coronavirus outbreak, mixed with the government’s self-isolation rules, could lead to a shortage of engineers. The National Grid insists that the network is … Read more