The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Chancellor hints in Davos she intends to reaffirm backing of airport expansion despite climate concerns

Chancellor says if Britain wants a strong economy the answer ‘can't always be 'no'’ to projects that will create growth

Chancellor is gearing up for a potential row with cabinet colleagues over major expansion of London’s airports

The Chancellor said opposition to measures that will boost growth have been a problem for too long in the UK.

The comments came as easyJet cut its losses by more than half for the latest quarter on the back of improved demand for flights and package holidays.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to voice her support for a third runway at Heathrow despite opposition from cabinet collegue Ed Miliband and London mayor Sadiq Khan

Pollution aside, the problem with expanding Heathrow lies in the disruption and delay inevitable in such a complex project

Environmental groups have warned of the climate change impact of hundreds of thousands more flights which could also blight parts of London with noise

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’.