The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

What would be the impact of a third runway at Heathrow?

Here are answers to 14 key questions on expansion of the west London airport.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Key dates in Heathrow expansion saga

It was reported in 2001 that ministers were ‘seriously considering’ building a third runway at the west London airport.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Heathrow third runway: a saga of promises, protest and U-turns

With Reeves looking set to approve the contested expansion, here is a timeline of 21 years of changing policy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Gatwick and Heathrow runway expansions: How many homes will be impacted - and who benefits?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to back a third Heathrow runway and endorse expansion at Gatwick - but what is the cost of her pursuit of economic growth?

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Airport expansions incompatible with carbon budgets ‘won’t go ahead’ – Miliband

The Energy Secretary was quizzed over reports the Government will back a third Heathrow runway amid concerns over compatibility with UK climate plans.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Rachel Reeves tells MPs of plans to go ‘further and faster’ in pursuit of growth

Chancellor reassures Labour colleagues that climate concerns go ‘hand in hand’ with economic ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Ed Miliband suggests Heathrow expansion may not go ahead if it breaches net zero targets

Ed Miliband looked visibly uncomfortable as he was grilled over how the expansion of Heathrow airport with a third runway was compatible with his carbon emission net zero targets

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Heathrow third runway won't go ahead if it busts UK carbon budget, says Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband

The Cabinet minister stressed the whole Government was committed to legally binding climate change targets

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Heathrow third runway plan faces 'major obstacles', Kemi Badenoch's transport chief warns

Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon previously said the proposal to expand the west London airport would be ‘eye-wateringly expensive and environmentally calamitous’

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Fresh travel chaos for Heathrow passengers and morning commuters as Storm Herminia sweeps in

Dozens of Heathrow flights cancelled and rail lines blocked due to high winds and flooding

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025