Simon Gallagher
Simon Gallagher is the managing director at UK Networks Services, a consultancy that specializes in advising clients on the resilience of electricity networks. He has expertise in the operational requirements of airports, particularly in terms of backup power systems. Gallagher's insights following the recent power outage at Heathrow Airport underscored the challenges airports face in maintaining operations during electrical failures.
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Simon Gallagher, manager consumer services at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), said it had received 15 complaints regarding 'several dumpling squishy-style toys'.
Consumer NZ urges parents to avoid cheap Temu toys after UK recall
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Simon Gallagher, managing director of UK Network Services, discussed the vulnerability of airports to National Grid faults.
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after substation fire
United Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Simon Gallagher explained that most airports do not have the backup capacity to run their entire operations.
How did a fire leave Heathrow Airport in darkness, with insufficient backup?New Zealand· 2025-03-24
