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‘Build the runways’: Not as compelling as ‘smash the gangs’ but Gatwick expansion is easier to achieve

I have reported for decades on nothing happening at Gatwick or Heathrow – suddenly, things might be changing

The Independent UK

Reeves claims Gatwick second runway ‘will mean cheaper holidays’; Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee expected to hurt US growth – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Green Party’s Zack Polanski says signing off second runway at Gatwick “is a disaster”

The Guardian - UK

Reeves: Gatwick second runway shows Government ‘backing builders, not blockers’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the expansion of Gatwick Airport would mean thousands more jobs and billions of pounds for the economy.

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What does a second runway at Gatwick airport mean for passengers, and when will it be ready?

The controversial £2.2bn project will see the Sussex hub almost double its capacity – but campaigners are concerned about its environmental impact

The Independent UK

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan approved

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Gatwick gets green light for £2.2bn second runway

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander backed the scheme as a ‘no-brainer’ for economic growth despite concerns about impact on climate

The Independent UK

Gatwick given green light for £2.2bn second runway plan

Heidi Alexander approves expansion to allow 100,000 more flights a year

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Gatwick's £2.2bn second runway plan gets green light as noise sweetener is revealed

Gatwick will move its emergency runway 12 metres north, enabling it to be used for routine departures

Evening Standard

Gatwick second runway plan given go-ahead by Government

The West Sussex airport will bring its emergency runway into routine use under the expansion scheme.

The Independent UK

Driving test backlog is partly caused by immigration, officials tell minister

DVSA officials discussed how ‘immigration demand from non-EU countries had increased substantially’.

The Independent UK

Airline tells delayed passengers to email minister with their complaints

Ryanair is urging passengers affected by air traffic control (ATC) delays to email Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander directly with their complaints. The Dublin-based airline has published the Cabinet minister’s personal parliamentary email address on a website named ‘Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight’.

The Independent UK

Ryanair tells delayed passengers to email minister

The Dublin-based airline has included Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s email address on a website named Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight.

Evening Standard

London-Berlin: competition hots up for cross-Channel rail links

Firms vie with Eurostar to provide direct services from Britain to mainland Europe as they spy growth in market

The Guardian - UK

How much could Tube fares go up as inflation rises?

Tube journeys from Zones 1-4 could increase by up to 30 pence next year as TfL fares are set to rise above inflation rates until 2030

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Citroën rebuked by UK minister over handling of mass safety recall

Transport secretary urges Stellantis to offer more help after tens of thousands are left unable to use their car

Evening Standard

Minister tells boss of car-maker she has ‘serious concerns’ over Citroen recall

An immediate and rare ‘stop-drive’ order was given for certain models on June 20 because of a potentially fatal airbag safety fault.

Evening Standard

Electric car grant expanded to offer discount on more new models

Models from Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra have been added to a list that means drivers can get up to £1,500 off 22 models.

The Guardian - UK

Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project

Starmer and Reeves expected to announce move before Labour conference, with aim of boosting backbench morale

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The Independent UK

Cut to drink-drive limit and eye tests for over-70s considered in road safety overhaul

Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, reports suggest

Evening Standard

Drink-drive limit could be cut in plan to overhaul road safety laws

Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, according to a report in The Times.

The Independent UK

Electric cars eligible for new government grants revealed

These are the first models approved under the new £650 million electric car grant

International Business Times UK

Can the DVSA Fix the Driving Test Backlog? 24-Week Wait Times Raise Urgent Concerns

DVSA faces 24-week driving test backlog crisis. Can reforms fix it? Bots, demand surge raise urgent concerns.

The Independent UK

Labour split as Sadiq Khan threatens to take government to court over Heathrow expansion

London mayor says he will consider ‘all options’ including suing the government

International Business Times UK

Who Is Martin Rolfe? Brits Demand Resignation of Air Traffic Boss After Airport Chaos Strands Millions

A radar glitch triggered UK-wide flight cancellations, sparking outrage and calls for air traffic control chief Martin Rolfe's resignation amid peak travel season chaos.

Evening Standard

Airport chaos could continue for days - everything we know

People expecting to travel out of London have been warned to expect delays - here’s all we know...

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