# Lawyers to probe claims of cover-up over GB power grid blackout risk

Lawyers have been appointed to investigate allegations that GB's power grid operators concealed the risk of blackouts. The probe follows claims that officials downplayed the threat of electricity shortages. This matters because it could expose failures in energy infrastructure management and affect public trust in grid reliability.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/13/lawyers-to-investigate-claims-of-gb-power-grid-cover-up-over-blackout-risk) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:49 GMT