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Labour is about to shred its green credentials over Heathrow’s third runway | Letters
This is aviation’s equivalent of HS2, writes John McDonnell MP, while Nick Hodgkinson says a government serious about climate commitments should not allow any airport to expandIs there any section of Labour support that its Treasury team hasn’t alienated yet? With Rachel Reeves’s personal back...
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Car-buying giant sets up new site at Hayes business park
A NEW branch of Webuyanycar has opened in Hayes Lombardy Shopping Park.
New study reveals one colour that makes us feel more positive
Following a nationwide survey, 88% believe that adding colour to their environment improves their overall mood, and that colour is pink.
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Families admit summer plans regularly ruined by unpredictable weather
Over two-thirds of families admit their summer plans are regularly ruined by the UK’s unpredictable weather, according to new research.
Alaska Airlines Builds Transatlantic Presence With London, Reykjavik Routes
Alaska Airlines is expanding its transatlantic footprint with the launch of two nonstop routes from Seattle to London and Reykjavik, starting in spring 2026.
IndiGo Targets UK Market With Daily Heathrow Service
IndiGo plans to launch daily nonstop flights to London Heathrow, which will become the Indian airline's third long-haul route to Western Europe.
Pushing airport expansion while rail travel languishes – so much for Labour’s green agenda | Polly Toynbee
The climate damage done by avoidable flying is huge, yet the government sees more planes as the answer to its economic woesAugust is peak flying time, and airports are on many minds. The government has signalled its support for colossal expansions, whose extra flights would bust its carbon pledges. ...
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C Aug. 4, 2025)
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary
Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary
Fur-get the beach! Brits hate holidays without their dogs
Britain really is a nation of dog lovers with 76% of owners wishing they could pack up their pooch and take them on holiday, according to new research.
The Hoop makes history by appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe
The award-winning play ‘The Hoop’, by the renowned Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, comes to the Edinburgh Fringe this weekend.
Will Sadiq Khan lie down to stop Heathrow runway takeoff? | Brief letters
London airport expansion | Keir Starmer’s agenda | English pubs | Trump’s orangery | Scotching punsA decade ago a former mayor of London threatened to lie down in front of the bulldozers to stop Heathrow expansion. It obviously worked. Time for Sadiq to repeat Boris’s threat (Heathrow submits ...
UK politics: Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax after ex-shadow chancellor’s call – as it happened
Chancellor says the government has ‘got to get the balance right on taxation’ after call by Anneliese DoddsA new civil service internship scheme will be open only to working-class students as part of a drive to make Whitehall better reflect the country, the government has said.The programme will...
Deeply damaging to Hillingdon - council reaction to runway plans
REVIVED plans for a third runway have prompted Hillingdon Council to re-state its firm, describing the proposal as illogical, undeliverable and deeply damaging to neighbouring communities.
Heathrow’s third runway ‘is going to be empty’ if it means high fees, says BA owner
IAG warns price paid per passenger could double under airport’s plans to invest almost £50bn in expansionHeathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runwayWhy is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?What will expanding Heathrow do to UK’s net zero plans?Heathrow’s third runway...
Absolutely Fur-bulous! 90 years in Pet Care with a Tail-Wagging Paw-ty at Battersea
A pet care specialist is marking an incredible 90 years in the business by hosting a heartwarming Paw-ty for senior dogs this DOGust – the universal birthday for shelter dogs.
Small business owners embracing tech and eco-friendly steps for business efficiencies
Small business owners are embracing tech and eco-friendly steps for business efficiencies such as smart meters.
What will expanding Heathrow do to UK’s net zero plans?
Government is counting on tech to provide a panacea, but there may be simpler ways to keep climate goals on trackHeathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runwayWhy is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?Expanding Heathrow would result in increased carbon dioxide emissions and cou...
Why is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?
Plans submitted as big infrastructure projects form heart of government’s strategy to kickstart economic growthHeathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runwayWhat will expanding Heathrow do to UK’s net zero plans?The government has put big infrastructure at the heart of its strategy t...
Heathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runway
Government says expanding Europe’s largest airport could create 100,000 jobs and drive growthWhy is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?What will expanding Heathrow do to UK’s net zero plans?Heathrow’s third runway ‘is going to be empty’ if it means high fees, says BA ownerHeathro...