An urgent investigation has been launched into a power shutdown at Heathrow airport, triggered by a fire at a nearby high-voltage substation. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband commissioned the National Energy System Operator (Neso) to assess the UK's energy resilience following the disruption of more than 1,350 flights and significant passenger chaos. The government also aims to ensure stricter adherence to standards through regulator Ofgem and seeks to learn broader lessons regarding critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The loss of power to the Heathrow area has caused major disruption to thousands of people and many businesses. We are determined to properly understand what happened and what lessons need to be learned.
The government is determined to do everything it can to prevent a repeat of what happened at Heathrow. The major disruption calls for a comprehensive investigation into energy resilience.
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