The last resort blackout planning we mentioned last week, although an emergency measure, has received the backing of energy companies E.ON and SSE, ahead of the UK heading towards a potentially tough winter that could result in challenges to power supplies, including blackouts. With some forecasters predicting this winter to be one of the most severe ever recorded, the emergency measures certainly may not be enough to protect power supplies, putting a number of organisations at risk of losing business and even jeopardising life.

The Telegraph reports this week on how it says the National Grid has resorted to ‘last resort’ measures to keep the UK’s lights on, something that will not serve as reassurance to the many, many UK organisations that rely on continuous power for business continuity, data integrity, security and even the health of patients.