The UK energy minister has said the country must “do whatever it takes” to avoid a gas supply crisis after advisers warned of the risk of a shortage hitting homes and businesses by the end of the decade.

Michael Shanks promised the government would “redouble our efforts to decarbonise” the economy and make sure the UK had enough gas storage and import capacity, saying the previous government had failed to plan for shortages.

The minister offered assurances after the official energy system advisers warned that Britain could face a gas supply crisis by 2030 and the government should draw up plans to guard against the looming threat.

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) warned ministers to address an “emerging risk to gas supply security” that could mean homes and businesses going wi

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