Energy boss: 'More could have been done'
The boss of UK Power Networks, which supplies eight million homes in the South East, said more could have been done in response to the storms that hit Britain over Christmas, leaving many without power.
Power firm offers £40 per head for cut-off customers
A power company is offering to foot their customers' bills for Christmas dinner after thousands were left without power today.
Matt Rudling, a spokesman for UK Power Networks, said it was asking local pubs, hotels and restaurants to get in touch if they have space tomorrow.
"We are conscious that a few people's Christmas dinners are going to be ruined tomorrow, so we're trying to find ways that we can help," he said.
He added that the company would foot the bill up to £40 per head.
Customers can contact the company on 0800 783 8838 (East) or 0800 783 8866 (South East).
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