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London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal Partner content
Transport
By London Gatwick
London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal
By investing in infrastructure, businesses, local communities and decarbonisation – while increasing airport capacity − London Gatwick will play a crucial role supporting the government’s objectives on economic growth, clean energy and reducing barriers to opportunity
Green controlled growth at London Luton Airport Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
Green controlled growth at London Luton Airport
The aviation sector is estimated to contribute at least £22bn to UK GDP each year and provides direct employment for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Many of these jobs are secure and well-paid, with most being undertaken by unionised people across the country whose positions we cannot afford to lose.
Record employment in and around London Luton Airport Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
Record employment in and around London Luton Airport
Employment in and around London Luton Airport increased by nine per cent between 2022 and 2023 and is now at record levels.
London Luton Airport: Why airport growth is vital for economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: Why airport growth is vital for economic growth
Economic growth is at the top of the new Government’s agenda. One of its key pathways to achieving this is through reforms to get Britain building again.
London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of” Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of”
London Luton Airport wants to increase its passenger capacity from 19 million to 32 million by 2043. Paul Kehoe, the new chair of Luton Rising, tells PoliticsHome why the expansion will benefit the local community and beyond
Paul Kehoe CBE appointed Luton Rising independent chair Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
Paul Kehoe CBE appointed Luton Rising independent chair
Luton Rising is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kehoe CBE as its new independent Board Chair.
London Luton Airport: delivering a future-proof airport Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: delivering a future-proof airport
The future for London Luton Airport is bright. As part of our plans to expand the airport, we intend to deliver a forward-looking airport in the endeavour of improving the lives of people in Luton and neighbouring communities
London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment
London Luton Airport holds a position to be proud of – the most socially impactful airport in the UK. No other UK airport comes close in scale to our community investment.
Luton’s new low-carbon retrofit home open for visits Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Luton’s new low-carbon retrofit home open for visits
Visit our retrofit home this autumn and find out how you can reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in your own home
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans for sustainable expansion
London Luton Airport is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in the country – it directly employs 10,900 people and it’s the UK’s fifth busiest airport welcoming millions of passengers every year.
Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Campaign launched to Grow Our Airport for our future
Business, community and charity leaders came together yesterday (Monday 24 July) to support proposals for the long-term sustainable growth of London Luton Airport and launch a new Grow Our Airport campaign.
Luton DART passengers saving years of journey time Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Luton DART passengers saving years of journey time
More than 650,000 passengers have already saved themselves more than ten years of total journey time during the first 100 days of operation of the Luton DART.
Interest Rates Rise, NHS Nurses Strike Begins, Liquid Rule On Flights To Be Dropped
Economy
Interest Rates Rise, NHS Nurses Strike Begins, Liquid Rule On Flights To Be Dropped
The Bank of England has announced it is increasing the Bank Rate of inflation to 3.5 per cent from 3 per cent.
Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
Border Guards Don’t Know How Many Fake Covid Test Certificates Are Used To Get Into UK
Transport
Border Guards Don’t Know How Many Fake Covid Test Certificates Are Used To Get Into UK
The number of people entering the UK with a fake negative Covid test is “inherently unknowable” and the current immigration system is “based on trust”, say border staff.
Achieving net zero by 2030 will be impossible if the Leeds Bradford airport expansion goes ahead
Transport
By Hilary Benn MP
Achieving net zero by 2030 will be impossible if the Leeds Bradford airport expansion goes ahead
In the year the UK is hosting the COP26 conference, allowing this expansion to go ahead would be a big mistake.
Border Force Officers Warn Failure To Separate 'Red List' Arrivals Risks Covid Spread
Coronavirus
Border Force Officers Warn Failure To Separate 'Red List' Arrivals Risks Covid Spread
The Immigration Services Union have raised concerns over mixing of passengers within airports after reports of 'red list' arrivals not being separated.
Former Attorney General Says It's 'Dystopian' MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Coronavirus
Former Attorney General Says It's "Dystopian" MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Dominic Grieve has hit out at “absurd” plans to use 40-year-old forgery laws to threaten people with 10 years in prison for lying on a form when they arrive in the UK.
Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Will Cost £1,750 For 10 Days With 10 Year Jail Threat For Avoidance
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Will Cost £1,750 For 10 Days With 10 Year Jail Threat For Avoidance
Matt Hancock has finally revealed the government’s plans for hotel quarantine for UK residents arriving from Covid hotspots, which include severe penalties for those who don't comply.
Sage Minutes Confirm Scientists Warned Last Month Only A “Complete Border Closure” Could Stop New Variants Entering The UK
Coronavirus
Sage Minutes Confirm Scientists Warned Last Month Only A “Complete Border Closure” Could Stop New Variants Entering The UK
Documents reveal the government’s top scientific advisors did warn last month only a “complete, pre-emptive closure of borders” could fully prevent new variants of Covid-19 coming into the UK.
People Will Now Need A Negative Covid Test To Enter The UK After Huge Criticism Over Travel Rules
Coronavirus
People Will Now Need A Negative Covid Test To Enter The UK After Huge Criticism Over Travel Rules
Anyone arriving into the UK from next week will need to provide a negative coronavirus test before they can enter, the government has announced.
Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Transport
Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Grant Shapps has revealed “high-value" business travellers are part of a new group of people who will not have to quarantine when they return to England after traveling to countries outside of coronavirus travel corridors.
Scrapping tax-free shopping will discourage international visitors and put thousands of jobs at risk
Transport
By Henry Smith MP
Scrapping tax-free shopping will discourage international visitors and put thousands of jobs at risk
We should be extending schemes, such as tax free shopping, that already entice international visitors to our EU neighbours - not cutting them.
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Coronavirus
By Huw Merriman MP
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Airport testing on arrival is unlikely, but if the government adopts testing mid-way through quarantine, it would cut the potential for community transmission whilst steadily resuming flights.