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National Grid Metering supports elderly throughout Coronavirus lockdowns

A friendly voice calling for a regular chat has made all the difference to elderly residents of Solihull. National Grid Metering has partnered with Age UK Solihull through the lockdowns, to bring a bit of joy into lonely and vulnerable people’s lives.

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National Grid named one of the world’s most ethical companies

We have been recognised as one of the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2021 – for the 10th time. We are one of only nine utility companies globally to receive this accolade.

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Birmingham’s Windsor Street gasholders to be dismantled

Work to dismantle the three unused gasholders at Windsor Street in Birmingham will start this month. National Grid is asking for help to solve the mystery of how the gasholders came to be painted in the Aston Villa Football Club colours and for your stories about life and work about life and work in the gas industry at Windsor Street or growing up near the gasholders that were once the largest in the world.

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Hinkley Connection Project wins major community award

National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project has secured the Community Investor Award at the 2020 Utility Week Awards.

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National Grid's 'Free climate change resources for home schooling' article Ventures : Community spirit

Free climate change resources for home schooling

We know how hard it can be to home school children during lockdown. That’s why we’ve created fascinating facts sheets on subjects close to children’s hearts, like tackling climate change and creating a sustainable future for our planet.

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National Grid colleagues giving back in Brooklyn over the winter holiday season US : Community spirit

Giving back over the winter holiday season

Our employee groups in the US have been helping their local communities, providing much-needed meals, toys and toiletries.

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