THE US wants to more than double its gas exports to Britain next year, after Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden struck a landmark deal yesterday.

Biden said he wants the US to send at least nine billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas to the UK in 2023, which would be enough to power millions of homes.

The new UK-US Energy Security and Affordability Partnership will see both countries "work to proactively identify and resolve any issues faced by exporters and importers" to reach the target.

It comes as the UK faces potential energy shortages over winter and with National Grid factoring in rolling blackouts next year in its worst-case scenario.

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