From BT Yahoo news: "Weather experts fear Britain will be gripped by the coldest winter for a decade - and it could endanger energy supplies.The Met Office has put the energy industry, the NHS and the Government on high alert.There even are concerns the nation could run out of fuel - gas supplies are much lower than elsewhere in Europe. The Times says the government will hold an emergency meeting of industry and energy company leaders next month. Sir Digby Jones, director general of the CBI, said: "If we have a cold winter, we are going to throw the switch: businesses will shut down." The National Grid has reportedly formulated emergency plans to ensure supply is maintained to homeowners. Manufacturers and other large gas consumers will be required to shut down factories on particularly cold days."