UK rules prioritize grid access for critical-service data centers

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 11:02 AM EDT

UK data centers used for critical services will receive priority access to the electricity grid and authority to generate power on site under new rules, Bloomberg reported. The measures aim to speed construction of essential infrastructure.

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