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The comments came as easyJet cut its losses by more than half for the latest quarter on the back of improved demand for flights and package holidays.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to voice her support for a third runway at Heathrow despite opposition from cabinet collegue Ed Miliband and London mayor Sadiq Khan

Pollution aside, the problem with expanding Heathrow lies in the disruption and delay inevitable in such a complex project

Environmental groups have warned of the climate change impact of hundreds of thousands more flights which could also blight parts of London with noise

Labour has been heavily criticised for its lack of compelling overarching vision for the country. But if there are two themes that do define this Government, they are the commitment to make Britain a world leading net zero green superpower, and the elusive quest for economic growth.

Environmentalists are appalled at the prospect of higher emissions, noise and congestion

Climate charity Possible said the ‘huge increase in emissions’ from a third runway ‘won’t help our economy’.

Government could back much-delayed plan for third runway at Heathrow, as well as expansion of Gatwick and Luton airports

Rachel Reeves hopes expansion will increase economic growth but Ed Miliband and Sadiq Khan oppose it

A decision to push ahead with a massive expansion of Heathrow is likely to be strongly opposed by Ed Miliband and Sadiq Khan

The Home Office said it is proposing to raise the maximum price of an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – which currently costs £10 – to £16.