Is Britain facing an energy crisis?

Britain is facing winter blackouts and rising energy prices because of a "looming crisis" in electricity generating capacity, a union has warned with many UK power stations are nearing the end of their working lives.

Amicus general secretary Derek Simpson told of an "increasing reliance" on supplies from unstable foreign nations.

Stakeholder Response: Energy Networks Association

Tony Glover, public affairs manager, said: "The importance of future