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Could UK energy bills rise?
While the story focuses on the EU, the UK is connected to the European energy market. If nuclear power plants in France shut down due to heat, it reduces the overall energy supply in Europe. This could push up wholesale energy prices, potentially impacting what you pay for electricity and gas here in the UK.
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