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What's the £70bn plan?

This is a massive investment to modernise Britain's electricity network. The goal is to make the grid capable of carrying much more clean energy, like wind and solar power, from where it's generated to homes and businesses across the country. It's essential for meeting our climate targets and securing future energy supply.

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