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“There Are Very Significant Skills Challenges': Sir John Armitt
Economy
“There Are Very Significant Skills Challenges": Sir John Armitt
As the government unveils 150 infrastructure projects, National Infrastructure Commission chair Sir John Armitt tells Sophie Church the UK needs to be realistic about how it will deliver them
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Multiple Labour figures have come out against Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she announced support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and reducing environmental requirements placed on developers.
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Economy
Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion In Major Economic Growth Speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government’s commitment to building a third runway at Heathrow airport, after she claimed the project would increase growth, investment and exports.
Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK’s Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says
Transport
Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK’s Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says
The Transport Committee Chair has said the government must not undermine or “lose sight” of the UK's Net Zero commitments if it gives the green light to a third runway at Heathrow airport.
RIA London & South welcomes Mayoral support for Heathrow Southern Railway Link Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA London & South welcomes Mayoral support for Heathrow Southern Railway Link
RIA London & South has welcomed the support given to the Heathrow Southern Railway Link by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, who gave his endorsement for the transformative project on Tuesday (5 September).
Green Campaigners Criticise Cuts To Domestic Flight Duty As UK Makes Environmental Pledges
Economy
Green Campaigners Criticise Cuts To Domestic Flight Duty As UK Makes Environmental Pledges
Rishi Sunak's decision to cut Air Passenger Duty (APD) on UK domestic flights to make tickets cheaper has been criticised by green campaigners for misjudging the scale of the climate crisis.
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow to launch rapid testing pilot for colleagues in partnership with UK Government
Heathrow is working with NHS Test & Trace on a Government-led colleague testing pilot.
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow's response to findings of Judicial Review
Demand for aviation will recover from Covid, and the additional capacity at an expanded Heathrow will allow Britain as a sovereign nation to compete for trade and win against our rivals in France and Germany. 
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of busy Christmas getaway
Airport prepares to welcome passengers ahead of festive getaway, providing the airport and industry with a much needed boost
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Transport
By Heathrow
UK tourist tax hands yet another competitive advantage to EU rivals
Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88% in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took their toll. Based on current forecasts and continued decline in passengers, the decision has been taken for Terminal 4 to remain non-operational until the end of 2021.
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Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow proposal to charge vehicles accessing departures forecourts in response to COVID-19 impacts
Heathrow has announced it is exploring a charge for vehicle access to terminal departure forecourts from Q4 2021 to prevent car led COVID-19 recovery
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers spearhead pre-departure testing study
UK’s hub airport is working with its transatlantic carriers as they trial different testing regimes which could help safely re-build international routes
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Government leaves the UK’s world class aviation sector out in the cold
Lack of Government action is weakening our sector, making it harder for us to support the eventual economic recovery and help deliver the Prime Minister’s vision of a global Britain.”
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Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow's response to the extension of the Jobs Retention Scheme
Commenting on the Chancellor's extension of the Jobs Retention Scheme, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:
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Transport
By Heathrow
Testing taskforce is given 1st November deadline to safeguard the economy and thousands of jobs
Traffic fell in September, with a loss of 5.5 million passengers over the course of the month. Just over 1.2 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in September, down 82% compared to 2019.
Time is running out to save airport communities Partner content
Coronavirus
By Back Heathrow
Time is running out to save airport communities
The aviation industry is in deep crisis and time is running out for the government to act. Failure to act will have long-term implications for airport communities across the country.
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Transport
By Heathrow
International rivals overtaking Heathrow is an early warning of Britain’s economy falling behind
August passenger demand down 81.5% compared to previous year, with 1.4m people travelling via Heathrow – less than a fifth of what is usually seen in the summer getaway
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow response to the Secretary of State’s statement on airport testing
Responding to the Secretary of State's statement in the House of Commons today, a Heathrow spokesperson said:
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow takes steps to combat COVID-19 - Results for the 6 months ended 30th June 2020
Today’s results should serve as a clarion call for the Government – the UK needs a passenger testing regime and fast.
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden has said there is no “silver bullet” to ease coronavirus travel quarantine measures as the boss of Heathrow airport demanded testing at the border.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow assists local fight against COVID-19
Thousands of face masks donated to local NHS teams to continue helping in the fight against COVID-19 and Heathrow continues to support local schools with donations of laptops to aid remote learning, digital resources and barriers to aid in students’ social distancing.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow announces that employment levels no longer sustainable, as Government launches 14-day quarantine
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Temperature screening equipment now being trialled at Heathrow
Starting today, thermal screening technology is being trialled in Terminal 2’s immigration hall to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers. Learnings from these trials will be shared with the UK Government, to aid the rapid creation of a Common International Standard for health screening, needed to unlock global trade and travel.
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy Partner content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy
The Prime Minister needs to put aside his historic feelings held towards Heathrow and recognise that it is more than just an airport.