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Brace for the return of rationing

ight across Europe, governments are cutting back on power usage to get ready for what looks likely to be a harsh winter. Berlin has stopped illuminating public monuments at night; Hanover has switched off the hot water in showers in public buildings. Paris is stopping illuminated signs and preventing shops from running the air conditioning while their doors are open. The Spanish are ditching their ties to

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