Airport expansion
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Government gives green light to £344m London City Airport expansion
The government has given the go-ahead for a brand new expansion programme at London City Airport. -
Gatwick announces contractors for construction frameworks
As its £1.2bn capital investment programme launches, Gatwick Airport has today announced the list of 17 preferred contractors for construction and engineering projects. Contractors have been awarded agreements for low and medium complexity frameworks to... -
Khan voices backing for Gatwick
London mayor Sadiq Khan has visited Gatwick Airport to voice his support for Gatwick's hopes for runway expansion -
Don't look inwards, make airport decision now says Sir Howard Davies
Politicians are putting party interests before the national interest post-Brexit say business leaders. -
Airport capacity decision deferred until at least October
No announcement on airport expansion until after the Conservative Party leadership election, transport secretary tells MPs. -
MPs demanding airports decision before summer recess
A group of 66 MPs has urged government to make a decision on expansion of runway capacity in the south east before Parliament closes for summer -
Sadiq Khan's first week: launches air quality campaign; backs City Airport expansion
During a busy first week in office Sadiq Khan showed faith in air quality mitigation promised as part of City Airport's expansion plans, as he signalled intent on tackling air pollution -
Heathrow or Gatwick? The war of words hots up
New promises by Heathrow on a third runway spark new spat with Gatwick. -
Stop the dithering on Heathrow – the UK needs to know, MPs report
Select Committee report: Heathrow backed; Secretary of State urged to set clear timetable; arguments for and against have not changed in a quarter of a century; mitigation can continue after decision made