Heathrow

The government has taken a raft of positive steps to try and escape the Conservatives' economic doom loop, but Heathrow expansion represents a gamble that could quickly backfire

Experts are sceptical the government will be able to show that a third runway is compatible with legally-binding emissions targets

New analysis suggests airport expansion plans risk maxing out the UK's Carbon Budgets, as Ed Miliband reiterates any new runways would have to operate within UK climate goals

There are few quick fixes for driving UK growth, and the economic case for expanding Heathrow is very shaky, writes Green Alliance's Steve Coulter

The government has been sending some mixed signals in recent weeks on its approach to the economy and the environment - its commitment to green growth needs to be reasserted

Government confirms latest phase of sweeping planning reforms designed to accelerate approvals for housing and clean energy infrastructure, but green groups fear weakening of key protections

The economic case for expanding airport capacity in the UK is wafer-thin, and doing so would undermine the chances of meeting legally-binding climate targets, argues Roger Harrabin

Analysts from New Economics Foundation warn against airport expansion, citing increased climate risks and little evidence of financial benefits for the UK

Rachel Reeves tipped to announce support for Heathrow third runway and expansion plans at Gatwick and Luton airports, sparking fierce criticism from green groups

Airport updates sustainability strategy by broadening biodiversity commitment, reaffirming net zero goal, and confirming 'world first' TNFD disclosure pledges