Our CEO John Pettigrew has joined over 200 business leaders in a call to action, asking the Prime Minister to ensure a clean, inclusive and resilient recovery plan from the COVID-19 pandemic. Published today, the letter seeks the alignment of the Government’s economic recovery plans with the UK’s wider social, environmental and climate goals.
For decades, the majority (85%) of Britain’s homes and businesses have relied on methane, or ‘natural’, gas for heating systems and industrial processes. Methane is also used to generate around 40% of electricity. But with a national commitment of achieving net zero by 2050, this is going to have to change as heat accounts for 37% of UK carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
National Grid CEO John Pettigrew has joined over 200 business leaders in a call to the Prime Minister to deliver a Covid-19 recovery plan that builds back a more inclusive, stronger and more resilient UK economy.
Published today, the open letter offers support to the Government in tackling the present health crisis and urges Prime Minister Boris Johnson to provide clear vision for recovery efforts that align with the UK's wider social, environmental and climate goals.
One in four young people believe their career prospects have been damaged by the coronavirus crisis and almost half (49%) think that it will make it harder than ever for them to find a job, according to figures released by The Princes Trust.
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As the owner and operator of the country’s national energy infrastructure, National Grid has a variety of roles
Internships are a crucial stepping stone for young adults looking to climb onto the career ladder but, for many American students, COVID-19 has jeopardised their plans this summer.
The refurbished laptops, which are worth over £200,000, are being distributed in partnership with five charities with the aim of supporting people through the ongoing covid-19 lockdown. Eight hundred laptops are being distributed to primary and secondary schools to support home-learning for their pupils with the remainder going to youth charity The Prince’s Trust.
The capacity on offer is a combination of new build and existing capacity which comes out of contract in 2025. The expansion will increase the size of the Grain LNG terminal, located on the Isle of Grain in Kent, to approximately 1.2 million cubic metres.
The capacity on offer is a combination of new build and existing capacity which comes out of contract in 2025. The expansion will increase the size of the Grain LNG terminal, located on the Isle of Grain in Kent, to approximately 1.2 million cubic metres.
The coronavirus pandemic has sent the world into a state of tension and anxiety like no other, taking its toll on each of us. Given the necessary measures in place to tackle the virus, it’s no wonder that all of us have felt the impact on our mental health. Many have feared for loved ones, felt socially isolated or experienced heightened anxiety as we face so much uncertainty.