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

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’.

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