5 h. ago Second runway for Gatwick 'set to be approved TOMORROW' despite resistance from Ed Miliband as Transport Secretary says she is not a 'flight

Heidi Alexander stressed she 'believes in airport expansion' ahead of the deadline for her decision on Gatwick Airport's planning application.

Politics

7 h. ago 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

Society

17 h. ago Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

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

Politics

27 h. ago Gatwick airport expansion would 'benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway'

The Civil Aviation Authority made the comments as it announced support for the West Sussex airport's proposed new commitments over the next four years

Society

29 h. ago Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new runway

Politics

30 h. ago Gatwick expansion ‘would benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway’

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new commitments.

Politics

47 h. ago Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval

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

Politics

5 d. ago Gatwick Airport second runway backed by union bosses days before crunch deadline

The heads of the GMB and Prospect unions have written to the Transport Secretary arguing for a second runway at Gatwick to create jobs and boost economic growth

Events

6 d. ago 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

Politics

7 d. ago EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine

European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Events