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Crucial power link between Britain and France will not be fully restored until 2023, warns National Grid

A crucial power link between Britain and France will not be fully working for another two years.

The connector infrastructure in Kent was fire-damaged last month.

It was hoped to have it up and running again by March 2022.

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But an update from National Grid said “extensive work” was needed to return safely the service.

National Grid said: “We are completely focused on getting IFA safely returned to service as soon as possible and ensuring we are able to support security of supply.”

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