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Mum wrongly turned away from easyJet family holiday flight over EU passport rules

Exclusive: Britain’s biggest budget airline incorrectly denied Ellie Boltman boarding – then blamed her for having the wrong documents

The Independent UK

Expanding Heathrow is incompatible with net zero – here’s the evidence

The UK government is set to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow, the country’s busiest airport, and to expand two other airports near London: Gatwick and Luton. The move is designed to support the government’s “mission” to grow the economy.

The Conversation

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 46, killed in Luton home

A 25-year-old man is currently in custody for police questioning.

The Independent UK

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Police identify man sought in murder probe after woman dies in ‘targeted attack’

A 46-year-old woman died and a woman in her 20s was injured in Luton on Monday, Bedfordshire Police said.

Evening Standard

Woman dies after ‘targeted’ incident involving man still on the run

Police were called following reports of an altercation at a property in Turners Road North in Luton at around 11.45am on Monday.

The Independent UK

What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

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

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves to back Heathrow third runway in bid for economic growth

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

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Rachel Reeves ducks question over whether she backs Heathrow third runway but stresses economic growth key

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

Evening Standard

Two charged in Luton over sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records

Unvaccinated people reportedly paid for fake vaccine passports so they could travel during pandemic

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a carbon-free economy: no just transition in sight – yet

Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero

The Guardian - UK

Thick fog continues to cause flight disruption at some of UK’s busiest airports

Stansted, Heathrow, Manchester, Gatwick and Luton are among airports experiencing delays.

The Independent UK

Christmas travel warning: Rail closures will make it harder to get to London airports

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton will all have fewer train connections - and Arsenal and Spurs home games also hit

Evening Standard

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

Exclusive: Trains, boats and planes will be different over the festive season – with strikes and engineering work adding to the chaos

The Independent UK

Myles Smith: From Waste to My Home – the best songs from the Brits Rising Star for 2025

The Luton-born singer-songwriter already counts Barack Obama as one of his fans

Evening Standard

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Shares in Vauxhall owner Stellantis tumble after top boss quits abruptly

The car-making giant announced plans last week to shut its Luton van-making factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was looking positive’: Vauxhall workers in shock over Luton closure

The surprise relocation of the 120-year-old factory to Cheshire stands to end a proud part of Lutonian history

The Independent UK

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?

Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Vauxhall owner was ‘confident’ about meeting EV rules before factory shutdown

Exclusive: Stellantis executive’s recent comments to investors undermine claim Luton closure was down to emission mandate

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The Independent UK

Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

Fortune

Vauxhall workers face 140-mile relocation or job loss as Stellantis shuts factory

More than 1,000 Vauxhall workers will need to move from Luton to Cheshire to keep their jobs as Stellantis consolidates EV manufacturing.

Evening Standard

Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.

Evening Standard

Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets

Stellantis announced plans to shut the Luton factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Guardian - UK

Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton van factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Stellantis says it will shift production from Bedfordshire to plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

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