High Court rejects legal challenge to Heathrow third runway
High Court rejected a series of legal challenges against the government's plan to build a new runway at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
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Heathrow airport operational after runway lighting issues
London's Heathrow airport said on Wednesday it was open and operational after a technical issue with the runway lighting affected its operations.
Heathrow airport raises 1.6 billion pounds to brace for Brexit
Britain's Heathrow has raised about 1.6 billion pounds from global investors to boost financial resiliance ahead of Brexit and lay the groundwork for a privately funded expansion of Europe's busiest airport.
Heathrow Airport passport queues reached two-and-a-half hours in July - data
Passengers arriving at London's Heathrow Airport had to queue at passport control for up to two-and-a-half hours in July, official figures showed, sparking further criticism from aviation chiefs about delays caused by Britain's border regim...
Heathrow Airport opponents launch legal challenge to expansion
A group of local authorities opposed to the expansion of Heathrow have formally started the process to try to launch a legal challenge to the government's plan to build a new runway at Europe's busiest airport.
British Airways boss says two-hour Heathrow passport queues unacceptable
Two hour-long queues for passport checks at London's Heathrow Airport are unacceptable and improvements are needed if Britain wants to show it is open for business after it leaves the European Union, the chief executive of British Airways said.
Expansion vote closes the political debate around Heathrow, CEO says
A vote by MPs to approve a third runway at Heathrow closes the political discussion on the issue after decades of uncertainty, the airport's chief executive said on Tuesday, even as it faces legal challenges.
MPs finally give go ahead to Heathrow runway
LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers voted strongly in favour of building a new runway at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday, paving the way for the airport's expansion after decades of delays and policy U-turns.
Parliament votes to expand London's Heathrow Airport
LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers voted in favour of building a new runway at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday, paving the way for the airport's expansion after decades of delays and policy U-turns.
Heathrow expansion sends message about 'Global Britain' - PM May's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May believes that expanding London's Heathrow airport sends a message about Britain's global ambitions, her spokesman said on Monday before a vote in parliament on an expansion plan.
MPs set to vote on Heathrow Airport runway plan
LONDON (Reuters) - British MPs will vote on whether to build a new runway at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday, potentially paving the way for the airport's expansion after decades of delays and policy U-turns.
Heathrow expansion faces challenge as Labour casts doubt over support
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government's plan to build a new runway at London's Heathrow Airport faces a potential new challenge as the opposition Labour party has indicated that its members may vote against it.
Ministers back new Heathrow runway
LONDON (Reuters) - Ministers backed plans for a new runway at London's Heathrow airport on Tuesday, opening the way for a parliamentary vote after decades of delays, although the project could still face challenges before building starts.
UK ministers expected to approve new Heathrow runway
LONDON (Reuters) - Senior British ministers are set to approve a new runway at London's Heathrow airport, paving the way for lawmakers to vote on the issue later this month, and building to start in the coming years.