The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Ed Miliband looked visibly uncomfortable as he was grilled over how the expansion of Heathrow airport with a third runway was compatible with his carbon emission net zero targets

The Cabinet minister stressed the whole Government was committed to legally binding climate change targets

Chancellor says runway would mean fewer planes circling London, and points to moves towards sustainable flying

Chancellor all but confirmed backing for third runway at Heathrow despite previous opposition from Cabinet colleagues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided directly answering questions on the potential expansion of Heathrow, despite growing speculation she will support a third runway. This comes amid opposition from Cabinet colleague Ed Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has warned the government could face legal action if plans for the runway…

Steve Reed suggested ‘mitigations’ would be considered in order to make the project work.

As chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to expand London airports gains traction, the party is accused of back-pedalling on its green commitments

With four similar expansions set for take-off around the south-east of England, could the proposal finally get clearance?

Rachel Reeves flies back from Davos to lead a revival of the aviation perennial. Labour hated the idea before, but growth won’t grow itself, will it, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde