Energy expert issues chilling warning over Britain's power supply as 'lights may not stay on' this winter

Britain must invest in backup power, gas networks and energy storage, a leading economist says, warning: "There really are questions about whether the lights will stay on."Sir Dieter Helm, professor of economic policy at Oxford University, said that the UK's reliance on intermittent energy left it at the mercy of the weather, particularly during winter.His warning comes after the Government advised people to keep enough supplies for three days in the event of emergencies.These include bottled water, food, a torch and a wind-up radio. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The advice was not issued in response to a threat to the electricity supply.Instead, it covered a wide range of eventualities, such as extreme weather, cyber-attacks and...

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