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Governments shouldn’t chase growth at all costs. The harms of over tourism show why

In the controversial case of expansion at Heathrow airport, the UK government insists that the benefits of economic growth outweigh the environmental and wellbeing costs. But what if focusing on prosperity is a shortsighted approach? The debate about a third runway, placed in the context of exponential growth in travel…

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Heathrow records busiest April for passenger numbers

The west London airport served nearly 7.1 million passengers last month.

Evening Standard

Heathrow power outage: How airport chaos unfolded as cause remains ‘unknown’

Exclusive: The definitive sequence of events behind a shutdown that had devastating emotional and economic consequences

The Independent UK

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Cause of fire that shut down Heathrow unknown

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The Independent UK

Mystery surrounds cause of fire that sparked Heathrow shutdown and mass flight disruption

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted at Heathrow as a result

The Independent UK

Cause of Heathrow shutdown fire remains unknown, says system operator

Suspicious activity ruled out after investigation into blaze that left London hub and homes without power

The Guardian - UK

Power was restored to Heathrow terminals seven hours before flights resumed, report reveals

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted by the closure on March 21 after a nearby substation fire.

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India-Pakistan conflict disrupts UK air passengers with delays and diversions

Exclusive: Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow diverted to Doha to refuel

The Independent UK

25 years on, how did my recommendations to British Airways shape up?

Plane Talk: I got some things right about BA’s path into the 21st century, but also missed loads

The Independent UK

Uber drivers protest at Heathrow and Trafalgar Square over 'seven days of work for three days of pay'

Global protest aims to highlight low pay and long hours of ‘gig economy’

Evening Standard

Heathrow Airport disguises new ‘air traffic control tower’ for completely different use

Visitors can book free birdwatching sessions and guided nature tours

The Independent UK

Heathrow’s highest airport charges in the world blamed on ‘unique challenges’

Exclusive: Airport says constrained area, expensive building costs and prevalence of long-haul flying make high fees inevitable

The Independent UK

Heathrow shutdown dents passenger numbers at the UK’s biggest airport

Exclusive: The average flight serving Heathrow had three fewer passengers than in the first quarter last year

The Independent UK

BA crew member found dead in US hotel room as Heathrow flight cancelled

Airline bosses are now trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the man’s death

Evening Standard

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Supermarket worker caught trying to smuggle £1m cash in suitcases out of Heathrow Airport

Mazen Al Shaar, 48, was about to fly to Beirut when intercepted by Border Force officers

Evening Standard

Just Stop Oil activists say trial 'tainted by jury misconduct' in Heathrow protest conviction appeal

Just Stop Oil activists say their trial was ‘tainted’ by jury misconduct

The Independent UK

Dublin, Amsterdam and Spain dominate top Easter holiday destinations

Exclusive: Only one US city finds a place on the list, with European hotspots in the lead

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion co-founder loses appeal over Heathrow drone conspiracy

Roger Hallam and Larch Maxey appealed against their convictions at a hearing in London in March.

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Evening Standard

Heathrow sees big fall in passenger numbers in month of power cut shut-down

Almost 300,000 passengers were caught up in the chaos caused by the shutdown of the airport for most of 21 March.

The Independent UK

Heathrow passenger numbers tumble after fire shutdown but record 2025 still expected

Airport boss blames ‘changing holidays this year’ for drop in traffic

Evening Standard

Heathrow passenger numbers fell 7.5% in March

A total of 6.2 million people used its four terminals last month.

Evening Standard

Pictured: Teenage friends killed in horror bus and car crash near Heathrow Airport

Star Tomkins and Jimmy Savory, both 17, were pronounced dead at the scene along with 18-year-old Harley Woods

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Hugh Grant fumes over ‘creepy’ and ‘intrusive’ encounter at London’s Heathrow Airport

In an explosive online post, actor Hugh Grant has fumed about what he called a “creepy” and “intrusive” encounter at London’s Heathrow Airport.

Evening Standard

Hugh Grant slams Heathrow immigration officer over ‘insulting and creepy’ treatment of children

The Notting Hill and Bridget Jones’s Diary star said the incident happened on Friday (4 April) as he travelled through the airport with his wife and three children

The Independent UK

‘Airport Theory’ is a ridiculous conceit. Here’s mine, though

The Man Who Pays His Way: Do you agree that ‘early is on-time and on-time is late’?

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