The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Labour has been heavily criticised for its lack of compelling overarching vision for the country. But if there are two themes that do define this Government, they are the commitment to make Britain a world leading net zero green superpower, and the elusive quest for economic growth.

Environmentalists are appalled at the prospect of higher emissions, noise and congestion

Climate charity Possible said the ‘huge increase in emissions’ from a third runway ‘won’t help our economy’.

Government could back much-delayed plan for third runway at Heathrow, as well as expansion of Gatwick and Luton airports

Rachel Reeves hopes expansion will increase economic growth but Ed Miliband and Sadiq Khan oppose it

A decision to push ahead with a massive expansion of Heathrow is likely to be strongly opposed by Ed Miliband and Sadiq Khan

The Home Office said it is proposing to raise the maximum price of an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – which currently costs £10 – to £16.

The mayor said he understood ‘the importance of aviation to our economy’ while stressing the need to ‘recognise the crisis we face in terms of climate’

Heathrow jubilant as ministers back down on plans to require online permit from passengers changing planes at Britain’s busiest airport

A black woman who attempted to sue Heathrow Airport has had her case thrown out after claiming that she was strip-searched “because of her race”.

Newly released files show ministers had not expected such a high-profile show of force in the face of a possible terrorist threat to the airport.