Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Heathrow's latest plans for a third runway, saying it's "so important" for Britain to "trade with countries around the world". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Heathrow has submitted its latest plans for a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport. The total cost, including new terminals and infrastructure, will be £49 billion pounds. The airport says expansion will create up to 40,000 new jobs and add 0.43% to the UK’s GDP by 2050. However, the plans will face fierce opposition from locals, politicians and climate campaigners. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dr Caterina Brandmayr, Director of Policy and Translation at the Grantham Institute, says Heathrow Airport's expansion would make it "very challenging for the aviation sector to decarbonise", potentially impacting the government's current net zero targets. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Justine Bayley says she has not been offered any compensation from the government over Heathrow's expansion, but fears a third runway would mean that she will need ear defenders "every time I open the front door". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Justine Bayley, who has actively campaigned against plans for a third runway at Heathrow for more than ten years, says village communities will be "destroyed" if the airport's expansion goes ahead. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Stop Trump Coalition stages a demonstration in Charlbury against US Vice President JD Vance, who is holidaying nearby with his family.
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Londoners share their struggles with the heat as an amber health alert covers much of the UK, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves arrives at Stormont for talks with Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Finance Minister John O'Dowd.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch scoops up support as she serves ice cream during a visit to the Isle of Wight.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves shares positive news from the labour market data released today, noting 384,000 more jobs since she took office despite a slight unemployment increase. She acknowledges more work is needed to get everyone who can work back into employment.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called the Heathrow substation fire an "unprecedented event of very significant magnitude" after it halted flights for 18 hours. She praised firefighters and staff..
Flights take off from Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation in west London sparked a day of travel chaos.
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Heathrow's CEO says "a few" long-haul flights will take off tonight and that "full operation" will resume at the airport tomorrow morning. Thomas Woldbye adds that he is "very sorry" to those whose..
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