National Grid plc (NG.) News Today: Northern Powerhouse Push, Dividend Scrip Milestone and Investor Moves – 27 November 2025
National Grid has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, linking its multi-billion-pound grid upgrades to job creation in northern England. BlackRock increased its stake to 8.17%. The company posted a 13% rise in first-half operating profit and set a record £5.1bn in capital investment. CEO John Pettigrew has been succeeded by Zoë Yujnovich; a U.S. law firm continues to pursue a potential class action over the Heathrow substation fire.