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National Grid

Meetings with ministers

91

In the last 12 months

36

Different ministers

26

Lobbying firms used

1

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
9 December 2026 (as published; after today)Chris McDonaldDBTMeeting to launch MOD's Veterans Pilot and discussion of getting more veterans into clean energy jobs.
29 June 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss UK manufacturing, resilience and supply chains
25 June 2026Sonny LeongDBTPanel to discuss the 2030 Prosperity Alliance.
23 June 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo bring together trade unions and industry leaders to review the emerging findings from the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan
17 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the Government's Action Plan for Regulation and the Modernising Corporate Reporting programme
15 June 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy, one year on from its publication
15 June 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss work of the National Grid and support for HMG's growth priorities
6 June 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo engage with business representatives and to discuss industrial decarbonisation and clean power 2030 goals
3 June 2026Chris McDonaldDESNZStrengthening Industrial Confidence in Clean Power 2030 roundtable to engage industry representatives on industrial decarbonisation
1 June 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss delivery risks and challenges as work to upgrade the grid progresses
21 May 2026Chris BryantDBTBusiness broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion.
11 May 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss UK infrastructure policy
6 May 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss National Grid’s support for accelerating priority data centre investment through grid capacity, connections reform, and action to address delivery constraints
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
13 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss UK AI ambition and where flexibility fits into that
26 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZChancellor chaired roundtable to discuss energy supply, resilience and cost of living in light of Middle East conflict
10 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss solutions to infrastructure security and resilience issues facing critical energy infrastructure
2 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss networks delivery and connection reform
2 March 2026Liz LloydDSITTo discuss and take feedback on the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
2 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss accountability for and resolution of connection reform delays
25 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss connection reform delivery readiness, customer communications and approaches for escalation of emerging risks
23 February 2026Liz LloydDSITTo discuss the voluntary Cyber Resilience Pledge.
23 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZThe Electricity Networks Delivery Forum drives and monitors delivery of the Electricity Networks Programme among senior stakeholders, including actions on network build acceleration, connections reform and Clean Power 2030
27 January 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss how HMG can support the growth of the network manufacturing sector. Minister Shanks gave opening remarks
26 January 2026Steve ReedMHCLGRoundtable discussion on planning policy changes
26 January 2026Matthew PennycookMHCLGRoundtable discussion on planning policy changes following recent reforms.
14 January 2026Minister McDonaldDESNZTo discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Plan
10 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss industry updates
25 November 2025Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss the UK investment environment, regulatory barriers, and the Autumn Budget
12 November 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterInformal meeting with British Business leaders to discuss the economy, the UK business environment and the Government’s delivery agenda
4 November 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the current delivery of the Electricity Networks programme
4 November 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission Board to discuss electricity networks
29 October 2025Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory meeting with new National Grid Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
28 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the UK business and regulatory environment for energy firms
22 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss performance updates, receive an update from National Energy System Operator (NESO) on implementation delays and members to have a strategic discussion on interdependencies
22 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss key issues on network project delivery with Transmission Owners
21 October 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the UK's investment opportunities across energy, housing, infrastructure and AI
16 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussions surrounding launching an Energy Resilience Strategy
8 September 2025Michael ShanksDESNZUpdate from NGET on ongoing repairs to North Hyde Substation ahead of peak winter demand
3 September 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss transmission projects, 2030 Clean Power and connections reforms
1 September 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the implementation of the Industrial Strategy
28 August 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss UK manufacturing and procurement decisions for electricity network equipment
18 August 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and next steps
21 July 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss gas supply margins for winter 2025/26
2 July 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDiscuss the findings and next steps of National Energy System Operator (NESO) report on the North Hyde fire
30 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss energy systems and energy capacity for data centres
30 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZA dinner convening policymakers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss how the private sector can work with government to unlock investment and drive innovation in clean energy
17 June 2025Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
16 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss key issues on network project delivery
16 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's review of Ofgem
11 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo provide an update on HMG plans, energy infrastructure investment and job creation
21 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDiscussion as part of a site visit on the distribution network infrastructure and the priority services register
13 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss Government's review of Ofgem
13 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss EU cooperation on electricity trading, ETS linkage, and wider energy cooperation
7 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss strategic demand, the transmission network, consumer bills and strategic demand
6 May 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the DESNZ/DWP Clean Energy Workforce Forum to discuss skills and workforce needs in the clean energy sector
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
1 April 2025Sarah JonesDESNZTo discuss the energy sector's reaction to government policy
1 April 2025Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy
31 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
31 March 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss COP29 and COP30 with UK pavilion sponsors
21 March 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the Heathrow fire incident at a substation
21 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss North Hyde Substation fire, and impact on Heathrow Airport
18 March 2025Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss views on consultation requirements for National Significant Infrastructure Projects.
18 March 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss UK-US trade priorities
13 March 2025Lilian Greenwood MPDfTBriefly dicussed streetworks whilst on a visit to a National Grid site
27 February 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo meet the UK business representatives who form the group’s membership
27 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss data sharing and the relationship of generation projects to transition projects
27 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss delivery of the clean power action plan and connections reform, supply chains and manufacturing
4 February 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeRoundtable with European and UK industry representatives in Brussels with an interest in Energy.
29 January 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss clean energy in the North Sea and priorities for the North Seas Summit
29 January 2025Philip HuntDESNZRoundtable on the new national policy statement on nuclear energy, EN-7
23 January 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss storms, resilience, preparedness and energy security
22 January 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Skills Forum to discuss the barriers for skills development in clean energy industries
12 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
11 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss response Storm Darragh
9 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss response to Storm Darragh
2 December 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZIntroductory meeting to discuss energy affordability, debt relief, and support for vulnerable customers
27 November 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeA briefing to CNI owners and operators
27 November 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting and discussion about the UK energy grid
26 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussion of planning, community benefits and connections reform
20 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZIndustry Roundtable to discuss key opportunities and challenges for ports and offshore wind
19 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussed the role of networks in the Clean Power Mission
31 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss how DBT is supporting investment into infrastructure.
14 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the UK business environment and green growth sectors
19 September 2024Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss planning reform
11 September 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss shared priorities including the National Energy System Operator (NESO) project, planning and infrastructure
18 July 2024James MurrayHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Keynote speaker at CBI Business Leaders' Roundtable
16 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss the energy transition and networks investment
12 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss the opportunity to unlock growth and housebuilding by addressing the challenges facing infrastructure investment, including planning.

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Grayling Communications Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2026; October to December 2025
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “National grid”, “National Grid PLC”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.