Heathrow
Politics
Delays to Stansted second runway planning inquiry look set to continue after BAA pledges to fight ruling requiring it to sell the airport
22 May 2009
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2 min read
Politics
Group of top execs insist business case for third runway "simply does not stack up"
05 May 2009
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3 min read
Climate change
Critics of plans for Heathrow's third runway vow to oppose Gatwick expansion
27 April 2009
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1 min read
Legislation
Greenpeace and WWF-UK among campaigners launching challenge that could see decision on third runway quashed
08 April 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
Department for Transport presentation states that airport operator is not expected to file planning application ahead of next election
27 March 2009
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1 min read
Climate change
Green groups argue falling passenger numbers undermine case for airport expansion
20 February 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
Chorus of disapproval over Heathrow expansion becomes more vocal as Lord Smith joins Boris Johnson and senior Labour MPs in voicing opposition to third runway
19 January 2009
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Politics
Third runway will be granted approval, but government throws in high-speed rail link as "green sweetener"
15 January 2009
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2 min read
Transport
Both Eurostar and Spanish rail network release new figures suggesting travellers increasingly prefer high-speed rail to flights
13 January 2009
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3 min read
Transport
Boris Johnson has confirmed he will back and fund legal fight by alliance of London councils is third runway gets green light
12 January 2009
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2 min read
