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1 day ago

Concerns mount that Bishop jet expansion could restrict new housing on the waterfront | CBC News

Coun. Josh Matlow expressed concerns about the potential impact of the airport expansion on housing supply, stating, 'If we need smaller buildings on the islands, what will the ability be to actually create these affordable housing projects?'
Canada news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
#aviation
World news
fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

Rising air travel costs and route disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts are significantly impacting India's aviation sector and passenger travel plans.
World news
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20 hours ago

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

Rising air travel costs and route disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts are significantly impacting India's aviation sector and passenger travel plans.
East Bay (California)
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1 day ago

Oakland Airport Plans a Big Expansion. Environmental Groups Want to Hit Pause | KQED

East Oakland faces severe health risks from pollution due to airport operations and industrial activities, impacting predominantly Black and Latino communities.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Two of the best budget airport terminals in the world are in London

Luton and Stansted airports ranked among the top 10 best low-cost airline terminals in the world for 2026.
UK news
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Nine-day closure to disrupt trains to Brighton over February 2027 half-term

Brighton Main Line will be closed from February 13th to 21st for essential engineering work.
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1 day ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

The CAM Pathfinder programme is seen as key to realizing the industry's potential, addressing challenges in bringing CAM vehicles to market and providing funding for world-first technologies.
London startup
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Palm Springs Airport cautious about spending $2 billion for expansion plan

"With the City Council's approval, PSP takes another bold step forward, ensuring it remains not only a gateway for travelers but a source of pride for the communities we serve."
LA real estate
London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
Environment
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Airport workers to strike over 'tin of beans' rise

This is one of the meanest so-called pay rises imaginable. Dedicated workers will have to work for an entire week just to buy a tin of beans.
UK news
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This southwest London neighbourhood is getting a new Sports Direct store

A new Sports Direct store has opened in Kingston-upon-Thames as part of an elevation strategy to enhance brand perception.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

European airports warn of half-term holiday chaos due to jet fuel shortage

Systemic jet fuel shortages could impact European airports within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
UK news
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1 week ago

Bristol airport loses legal challenge against Cardiff rival over 205m subsidy

Cardiff airport won a legal challenge against Bristol airport regarding a £205m Welsh government subsidy package.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
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5 days ago

Jet fuel shortages could hit in three weeks putting summer holidays at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

ACI Europe has warned that if maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz fail to recover significantly and stably within three weeks, a systemic jet fuel shortage could emerge across the European Union.
Europe news
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Southeastern promises more trains coming this May and December

Southeastern will implement timetable changes in May and December 2026, enhancing services and capacity across south-east London, Kent, and East Sussex.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

India: Modi to inaugurate new international airport in Noida

The Noida International Airport is expected to see 12 million passengers a year in the initial phase and up to 70 million once fully operational.
World news
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Two London airports have been named in the 100 best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow and Gatwick ranked 16th and 30th in Skytrax's World Airport Awards based on passenger feedback.
#heathrow
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Heathrow's proposed landing fee increase was partially rejected, allowing for investment without steep price hikes for passengers.
UK news
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2 weeks ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Heathrow's proposed landing fee increase was partially rejected, allowing for investment without steep price hikes for passengers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rail scheme delay may impact Gatwick and Universal

Delays in funding a major rail upgrade in Croydon could negatively impact other significant projects, including Gatwick Airport's runway expansion and Universal Studios UK.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
#hs2
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

HS2 trains could run slower' to cut costs on embattled project

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This major London airport has been named one of the best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow was named the 16th best airport globally and awarded World's Best Airport Shopping in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in 40m airport expansion plans

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford wants to expand Billy Bishop Airport to make way for jets. It might not be that simple | CBC News

Toronto Port Authority supports runway expansion at Billy Bishop Airport to accommodate jets, but governance changes are required first.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Universal Studios Bedford plans could depend on Croydon rail upgrade

A proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedford necessitates significant upgrades to the congested railways in south London due to the Croydon Bottleneck.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Waste and Carbon Emissions Are Down at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow's annual sustainability report summarizing the year 2025 describes climate change as "an existential threat to aviation, to the planet and to us all personally." The report touts a few areas of interest, including adding zero-emission buses to the airport's fleet and reducing overall waste at Heathrow by 3%. The report also points to Heathrow using more sustainable jet fuel, with 3.1% of the flights taking off from the airport making use of such materials.
Europe news
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London's best airport is set to get bigger, quieter planes

London City Airport proposes a shallower landing approach for new-generation aircraft to enable larger planes, potentially reducing noise for 110,000 people and saving significant CO2 emissions.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London City Airport wants to allow larger planes to use the airport

London City Airport proposes a shallower aircraft descent angle to accommodate larger, quieter aircraft, reducing flights by 76,000 over 12 years while maintaining existing flight paths.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Whitehall drops 100K to keep airport model from crashing

The module is part of the National Aviation Passenger Allocation Model, or NAPAM, which forecasts passenger airport choices. It consists of about 10,000 lines of code written in a Microsoft .NET C++ environment with Excel used for data input and output. It carries out iterative calculations until these hit a set value such as an airport's maximum number of passengers.
UK politics
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Revealed: London's new affordable commuter towns

Commuters returning to offices are discovering affordable alternatives in towns like Iver, Shenfield, and Twyford, which offer shorter commute times and lower housing prices than traditional commuter belts.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Leon to focus on London, stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says

John Vincent said the upcoming rises in business rates along with overall cost increases means the High Street is no longer as profitable. Leon has been losing 10m a year. Vincent, an original co-founder of the chain, bought the company back from Asda last year. But last month the firm appointed administrators and announced a major restructuring of its 71 restaurants, which employ 1,000 people.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK taxpayer to fund more than 1bn of infrastructure for Universal's Bedford theme park

The investment package, which will primarily fund transport upgrades and surrounding infrastructure, is significantly larger than the £500 million previously expected to be allocated to the project. The funding forms part of wider preparations for the construction of Universal Studios Bedford, a multibillion-pound attraction planned for a 500-acre site on former brickworks land.
London startup
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Airports With the Strongest Flight Networks in the World

OAG's Megahubs 2025 ranking reveals how well an international airport has connected you to the rest of the globe last year, based on a simple but telling comparison: These unique rankings are generated by comparing the number of scheduled connections to and from international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport.
Travel
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Gatwick shuttle screen suffers pre-flight nerves

A malfunctioning information screen at London Gatwick Airport displayed an 'Operating System not found' error, highlighting the ongoing unreliability of computer systems in airport infrastructure.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Hidden Business Cost of Flight Delays and What Travellers Should Know

UK businesses face significant productivity losses and financial damage from flight delays and cancellations, with legal compensation rights available to affected passengers.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Two London airports officially have the fewest cancellations in the UK - here are the capital's most reliable air hubs

After spending months anticipating a holiday, a week spent packing and doing last minute admin, and several stressful hours going through check-in and security at the airport, the very last thing you want to hear is that your flight has been axed. Cancelled flights are far more common in some UK airports than others. And now, flight compensation site AirAdvisor has looked at data from the Civil Aviation Authority to reveal the cancellation rates across 20 of the UK's biggest airports in 2025. It also compared it to their rates in 2024 to figure out where cancellations are easing, and where they're getting worse.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This abandoned airport near London is planning new flights and could reopen by 2029

Manston Airport near Margate is undergoing a £750 million refurbishment and aims to reopen as a cargo airport in 2029, with passenger services returning later.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Heathrow's boss insists airport not too crowded people just walk wrong way

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through reader donations while Heathrow attributes perceived overcrowding to passenger flow and proposes directional measures.
#heathrow-airport-expansion
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Heathrow third runway plans face 'delusion or deception' warning over costs and timeline

Heathrow's third runway project faces criticism over cost estimates and financing claims, with concerns about financial risks and potential passenger fare increases.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Heathrow third runway plans face 'delusion or deception' warning over costs and timeline

Heathrow's third runway project faces criticism over cost estimates and financing claims, with concerns about financial risks and potential passenger fare increases.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Smart Airport Taxi Solutions Improve Business Travel Efficiency for UK SMEs

The Hidden Cost of Poor Airport Transport Planning Missed pickups, last-minute cancellations, surge pricing, and unreliable availability can all disrupt carefully planned business schedules. Searching for a Taxi Near Me just hours before departure may work occasionally, but for executives heading to important meetings, uncertainty is not an option. Public transport delays, airport parking fees, fuel costs, and lost preparation time all add up. For SMEs managing tight budgets, these inefficiencies are more than inconvenient-they affect both financial performance and professional reputation.
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How airport transfers can enhance yourbusiness trip experience - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An airport transfer is a transportation service where the driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your destination or vice versa. When you have jet lag, airport transfers ensure you bypass the arduous task of flagging down and riding in uncomfortable cabs. You can schedule a transfer to and from the airport before your flight, so that professional drivers will be there for you when you step off a plane.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to transform UK's busiest station approved

Plans approved to build a 97m mixed-use tower over Liverpool Street station concourse, promising increased concourse capacity and accessibility while drawing heritage conservation opposition.
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London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Gigabit accelerates across metro, rural UK | Computer Weekly

Gigaclear connected its first full-fibre customer in Kemble, Gloucestershire, delivering up to 900Mbps as part of the East Gloucestershire Project Gigabit rollout.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New train stations part of 14bn UK government rail funding promise

The UK government has not said when the money will be made available or over what period. It had already announced 445m for rail projects in Wales at last June's spending review, and has now explained that money will go towards building each of the seven stations. Initial work on five of the south east stations will begin later this year, with construction on two of them beginning in 2029. While no timescales have been announced, it is expected that Magor and Undy will be the first station to be completed.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Heathrow scraps 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags after tech upgrade

Heathrow removed the 100ml cabin-liquid limit for departing passengers with CT scanners, permitting liquids and electronics to stay in hand luggage up to two litres.
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