8 hours ago Who owns Heathrow as Chancellor Rachel Reeves backs building a third runway?

Ms Reeves has said a third runway at Heathrow could be built and ready to use by 2035

Politics

11 hours ago Heathrow expansion plans branded 'criminal' as residents fear homes will be destroyed for third runway

Villagers in Sipson have lived in the shadow of Heathrow airport for decades. As Rachel Reeves restarts the third runway debate, locals once again fear losing their homes

Society

33 hours ago Reeves looks to the skies in search of economic growth with support for Heathrow

Rachel Reeves put support for a third runway at the London hub airport at the heart of her plan to kickstart the UK economy.

Economics

11 hours ago Rachel Reeves warns Sadiq Khan she will defeat London mayor’s bid to sabotage Heathrow expansion

Chancellor and the mayor of London at odds over controversial plans to add third runway to Heathrow

Events

6 hours ago Silence from Heathrow expansion critic Ed Miliband as Rachel Reeves claims third runway CAN be built 'in a decade' despite mounting Labour fury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appealed for her MPs to recognise the 'opportunities' of the long-mooted project, claiming it can be done without harming the environment.

Culture

10 hours ago John Prescott's Hull funeral draws Labour veterans as Reeves vows Heathrow third runway within decade: Latest

Green campaigners warn of ‘costly mistake’ on airport expansion that will take decades and drive up greenhouse gases

Politics

14 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

Society

34 hours ago Rachel Reeves sparks Labour civil war as she says Heathrow third runway MUST happen to help revive stalling economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the decision on expansion 'cannot be ducked any longer' as she backed a range of projects designed to kick-start the stalling economy.

Events

12 hours ago Where's Ed? Heathrow expansion critic Miliband 'goes into hiding' as Rachel Reeves claims third runway CAN be built 'in a decade' despite mounting Labour fury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appealed for her MPs to recognise the 'opportunities' of the long-mooted project, claiming it can be done without harming the environment.

Culture

12 hours ago Rachel Reeves says cabinet ‘united’ in backing Heathrow third runway plan – UK politics live

Chancellor says she has support of cabinet as climate minister Ed Miliband reported to be sceptical over Heathrow plansRichard Madeley goes next.Q: The Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says you are wrong, and the third runway won’t be built until you are 70. You are 45 now. Why is he wrong?We’re signing off decisions on wind farms, on solar farms, a commitment to a new stadium at Old Trafford. We are upgrading the Transpennine route to make journey times easier between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Those things are happening right now. Continue reading...

Politics

27 hours ago We live next to Heathrow and are terrified we'll have our homes ripped from beneath our feet and demolished so Rachel Reeves can build her third runway

Harmondsworth lies directly on the path of the new runway backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and almost two-thirds of it is set to 'disappear' if locals are made to sell and forced out of their homes.

Society

12 hours ago Rachel Reeves says third runway at Heathrow could be built and in use by 2035

Chancellor says she wants to see ‘spades in the ground’ in this Parliament

Politics

31 hours ago Reeves accused of ‘sacrificing nature and the climate’ with new Heathrow growth plans

Environmental groups accuse chancellor of ‘dystopian’ announcement while Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan hits out at ‘severe impact’ of Heathrow expansion

Society

14 hours ago 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

Politics

32 hours ago Sadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion would undermine London's 'clean air' progress

The mayor also cast doubt on the project’s economic benefits and said it would worsen noise levels suffered by west Londoners

Society

27 hours ago Rachel Reeves’s plan for Heathrow to ‘turbocharge’ economy struggles to take off

Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy is ‘not an easy job’

Politics

33 hours ago Watch live: Keir Starmer grilled at PMQs as Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after Rachel Reeves backed a third Heathrow runway on Wednesday, 29 January.

Society

28 hours ago Rachel Reeves plan for Heathrow to ‘turbo charge’ economy struggles to take off

Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy is ‘not an easy job’

Politics

34 hours ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor backs 'badly needed' Heathrow third runway and £4.2bn Old Trafford plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government support for the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport as she unveiled a raft of policies aimed at economic growth

Society

28 hours ago Londoners support Heathrow expansion, poll shows, as Government faces row with Sadiq Khan over third runway

There is stronger support for Heathrow expansion in London than elsewhere in the country, a survey shows

Politics

30 hours ago Sadiq Khan leads Labour backlash as Rachel Reeves says Heathrow third runway MUST happen to help revive stalling economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the decision on expansion 'cannot be ducked any longer' as she backed a range of projects designed to revive the stalling economy.

Politics

32 hours ago The M&S in Greater Manchester set to become 'regional flagship' in huge expansion

The new Marks & Spencer full line store is expected to open in December 2026

Politics

32 hours ago Watch: Keir Starmer grilled at PMQs as Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer faced MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after Rachel Reeves backed a third Heathrow runway on Wednesday, 29 January.

Politics

32 hours ago Reeves backs third runway at Heathrow as she banks on planning reform for growth

Rachel Reeves gave a major speech this morning where she confirmed she will back a third runway at Heathrow

Politics

32 hours ago Heathrow third runway: A complete timeline of events leading up to proposed expansion

Its not the first time we’re hearing about a third runway; the discussion traces back a few decades

Politics

34 hours ago Business leaders give warm welcome to Heathrow third runway green light

But airlines remain cautious and demand reform to aviation regulation

Politics

34 hours ago 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

Politics

35 hours ago Rachel Reeves admits Britain 'can do better' as she scrambles for growth: Chancellor backs Heathrow third runway, 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Old Trafford overhaul

In a desperate bid to kick-start the stalling economy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is backing a range of projects in a keynote speech.

Politics

36 hours ago What are the infrastructure projects expected to be backed by Rachel Reeves?

The expansion of airports is among the schemes set to be backed.

Politics

39 hours ago Rachel Reeves to 'fight' for growth as Chancellor set to back Heathrow expansion

Chancellor expected to use major speech on Wednesday to announce Government support for third runway at Heathrow

Politics