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Emission targets could derail project as campaigners say net zero commitment cannot be met if expansion happens

There is stronger support for Heathrow expansion in London than elsewhere in the country, a survey shows

London is the world’s greatest city — it deserves an airport to match that status. Although the capital’s premier hub has come a long way since the days of “Heathrow Hell” a decade or so ago it still falls short of passengers’ and business expectation too often.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said a third runway will boost connectivity and trade.

Everything you need to know about the Heathrow debate – which spans over two decades

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has hit out at Rachel Reeves in a foul-mouthed tirade as he claimed the chancellor “hasn’t a clue” about how to generate economic growth.

Michael O’Leary said the Chancellor should scrap air passenger duty rather than ‘waffle on’ about Heathrow expansion.

Energy secretary Ed Miliband, who threatened to resign from Gordon Brown’s government over expansion of the west London airport, did not attend chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech

Backing for a third runway at Heathrow and pledges to reform environmental regulation have prompted criticism from climate and nature groups.