London Heathrow will submit third runway plans this summer Transport and infrastructure Heathrow Airport plans to submit proposals for a third runway to the government by summer, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent show of support. In a statement on Monday, the UK’s largest hub said it was in the process of finalising proposals with stakeholders that would bring the long-delayed, highly controversial project back to life. It [...]
The runners and riders to replace under-fire City minister Tulip Siddiq Politics Downing Street is reportedly weighing up a number of potential candidates to replace Tulip Siddiq as her position as City minister comes under increasing pressure. Siddiq, the niece of ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, has been in the headlines since last month when she was named in an investigation into whether her Bangladeshi family embezzled [...]
Ministers warned not to cave to ‘short-sighted’ carmakers on EV targets Transport and infrastructure The government is currently considering relaxing new rules enforcing certain electric vehicle sales targets each year.
Southport: Protesters clash with police as ministers to discuss disorder August 3, 2024 Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK as ministers are expected to meet to discuss the potential for further widespread disorder.