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Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury

Gatwick, the busiest single-runway airport in Europe, will see a final decision made by the government in October

The Independent UK

Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source

The Planning Inspectorate recommended Heidi Alexander should give the go-ahead for a scheme at the West Sussex airport, but with adjustments.

Evening Standard

Decision day for Gatwick expansion

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of the end of the day to decide whether to approve a development consent order application.

Evening Standard

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Gatwick Airport expansion: Decision day looms for runway plan

If approved, there could be 100,000 more flights every year

The Independent UK

Gatwick's planned new runway appears set for green light as transport secretary says she 'believes in airport expansion'

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway

Evening Standard

Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expected to hand down her decision on Thursday

Evening Standard

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Despite assurances from transport secretary Sean Duffy that none of the 400 FAA staff let go were critical safety personnel, industry experts disagree

The Independent UK

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Inside the plans for new Gatwick runway as campaigners claim it is being done on the ‘cheap’

Campaigners warn they will attempt to launch a judicial review if Transport Secretary gives the green light

The Independent UK

Consultation on rail reforms to open

The plans will include the creation of a public sector body called Great British Railways.

The Independent UK

Transport secretary meets with car industry to discuss 2030 petrol ban

Heidi Alexander discusses ZEV Mandate and 2030 petrol and diesel car phase out in ‘constructive’ meeting

The Independent UK

Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

Mike Kane, whose portfolio includes aviation, said a third runway at the country’s biggest airport will boost productivity beyond London.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary puts ‘spades in the ground’ for tram extension

Heidi Alexander marked the start of work to provide a tram service from Wednesbury to Brierly Hill in the West Midlands.

Evening Standard

Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?

Gatwick says the condition is ‘unnecessary, unreasonable and should not be imposed’

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'Kills me': senior minister quits over car trip scandal

NSW is looking for a new transport minister after Jo Haylen quit the ministry after using her government driver to ferry her around on personal, non-work trips.

Evening Standard

Railway fully reopened across Scotland following Storm Eowyn

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop praised Network Rail staff for working in ‘difficult circumstances’ to clear all routes.

The National (Scotland)

The full list of English infrastructure projects backed by Rachel Reeves today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has supported a number of major infrastructure schemes in a speech on growth on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Five key announcements revealing what Rachel Reeves' growth plans mean for you

Rachel Reeves has announced several major new projects today

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Rachel Reeves backs 'badly needed' third Heathrow runway... and flies into row with Sadiq Khan

Chancellor invites proposals for a third runway at Heathrow - but London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he ‘remains opposed’ to expansion

The Independent UK

What are the infrastructure projects backed by Rachel Reeves?

The expansion of Heathrow is among the schemes backed.

AAP

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

As the push continues for a national ban on gambling advertisements, one state won't let the ads be plastered across its public transport network.

Evening Standard

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’

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls for 'patience' during Storm Eowyn clear up works

Swinney calls for ‘patience’ for Storm Eowyn clear up works JOHN Swinney has appealed for “patience” as essential works to restore power…

The National (Scotland)

Will Scottish bridges close ahead of Storm Eowyn?

AMID a red weather warning for wind, transport agencies have confirmed the high wind limits with would force bridges across Scotland to close.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander opposed third runway at Heathrow which Rachel Reeves appears to now back

Exclusive: Heidi Alexander is the eighth Cabinet minister known to have objected to a bigger Heathrow, as has Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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