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Rachel Reeves ducks question over whether she backs Heathrow third runway but stresses economic growth key

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

Evening Standard

Two charged in Luton over sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records

Unvaccinated people reportedly paid for fake vaccine passports so they could travel during pandemic

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a carbon-free economy: no just transition in sight – yet

Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero

The Guardian - UK

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Thick fog continues to cause flight disruption at some of UK’s busiest airports

Stansted, Heathrow, Manchester, Gatwick and Luton are among airports experiencing delays.

The Independent UK

Christmas travel warning: Rail closures will make it harder to get to London airports

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton will all have fewer train connections - and Arsenal and Spurs home games also hit

Evening Standard

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

Exclusive: Trains, boats and planes will be different over the festive season – with strikes and engineering work adding to the chaos

The Independent UK

Myles Smith: From Waste to My Home – the best songs from the Brits Rising Star for 2025

The Luton-born singer-songwriter already counts Barack Obama as one of his fans

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Shares in Vauxhall owner Stellantis tumble after top boss quits abruptly

The car-making giant announced plans last week to shut its Luton van-making factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

‘It was looking positive’: Vauxhall workers in shock over Luton closure

The surprise relocation of the 120-year-old factory to Cheshire stands to end a proud part of Lutonian history

The Guardian - UK

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?

Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles

The Independent UK

Vauxhall owner was ‘confident’ about meeting EV rules before factory shutdown

Exclusive: Stellantis executive’s recent comments to investors undermine claim Luton closure was down to emission mandate

The Guardian - UK

Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Independent UK

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

Evening Standard

Vauxhall workers face 140-mile relocation or job loss as Stellantis shuts factory

More than 1,000 Vauxhall workers will need to move from Luton to Cheshire to keep their jobs as Stellantis consolidates EV manufacturing.

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Evening Standard

Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard

Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.

Evening Standard

Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets

Stellantis announced plans to shut the Luton factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.

The Guardian - UK

Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton van factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Stellantis says it will shift production from Bedfordshire to plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

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Evening Standard

Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory

Stellantis said it was expecting to close the site in April next year.

The Independent UK

UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

The plant, which makes Vauxhall Vivaro vans, was due to be overhauled next year to make electric models

The Independent UK

New campaign helps secret proposers smuggle engagement rings through security at Luton airport

Here’s how to keep an engagement ring hidden from your partner as you go through airport security

Evening Standard

Royal protection officer sacked for lying about lost bullet at Buckingham Palace

The incident happened on the day the King had an egg thrown at him in Luton before returning to the palace to host a reception

The Independent UK

Air wars to intensify at Luton airport as Jet2 launches new routes for 2025

The budget airline will take on easyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air with 36 flights a week in summer 2025

Evening Standard

Met officer ‘stabbed with large machete by two men on moped’ after robbery outside Luton shopping centre

The off-duty Met officer was injured while confronting two machete-wielding robbers in Luton

The Independent UK

Police search for mother and baby who vanished from Luton Travelodge

Anka was caught on CCTV leaving Travelodge Luton

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