Heathrow

Frontrunner in the race to be the Tory's London mayoral candidate warns of the effects of government policy, and outlines his vision for a greener London

Activists from Plane Stupid group stage peaceful protest against further expansion of airport on north runway

Pollution restrictions would prove almost impossible to meet, while new runway would restrict economic growth elsewhere, green groups warn

Airports Commission says £17bn expansion is ‘clear and unanimous' choice but should include night flight ban and laws against ever building a fourth runway

Research suggests a new runway would mean severely curtailed growth outside the South East if UK is to meet binding emissions targets

Defra forecasts show airport will enter top 50 for nitrogen dioxide levels by 2025, even without a new runway

Campaign group says Airports Commission has not gathered full range of evidence on the environmental implications of new UK runways

Airport commission says proposals will cost up to £3.4bn more than estimated, meaning higher fares for passengers are likely

Panel tasked with deciding on additional runways in the south-east rules out mayor's plan for hub in the Thames estuary

Report triggers controversy after press release appears to have been sent to Heathrow and back before being issued to rivals