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Britain’s transport infrastructure has given it the “best possible tools” to properly adjust following the UK's decision to leave the European Union, according to transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. Delivering his first speech since the outcome of the EU Referendum, Mr McLoughlin, who backed the Remain campaign, said that Britain now faced “unpredictable times” and a period of economic, social and political adjustment, but did so from “a position of strength” and as one of the world’s strongest economies. Brexit has left huge question marks over whether Heathrow Airport will get the go-ahe...
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- Second Gatwick runway 'threat to heritage', campaigners warnBuilding a second runway at Gatwick Airport would be
- Anger over airport expansion decision delayScottish Chambers of Commerce expresses anger after the UK government again delayed a decision on expanding airport capacity around London.
- Airport expansion decision on holdA decision on airport expansion in south-eastern England is to be delayed until
Financial Times
- Gatwick tops 40m passengers for first timeTerminal operator predicts continued growth in 2016 despite Brexit
The Herald
- No decision on new Heathrow or Gatwick runways 'until at least October'NO decision will be taken on a third runway at Heathrow until a new Conservative leader is elected, the Government confirmed.
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- Islamists issue terror warningto Heathrow [subscription]Islamists that claim to support Isis have used Twitter to threaten an attack on Heathrow airport.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Airport runway decision delayed again in the wake of David Cameron stepping down as PMFury erupted among business leaders today as the Government yet again postponed making a decision on a new runway at Heathrow.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Airport expansion decision on holdA decision on airport expansion in south-eastern England is to be delayed until
Aviation Industry
- Malaysia Airlines appoints Peter Bellew as CEOChristoph Mueller moves forward his resignation and will depart on July 1
- Airport expansion decision ‘delayed until October’No decision until after the election of a new Conservative leader
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- Decision on Gatwick expansion deferred until new Tory leader elected The decision on expanding airport capacity in south-east England has been deferred until a new Conservative leader is elected, the Government confirmed.
- Stone King advises on Gatwick expansion projectCambridge law firm Stone King has advised on a major project to double passenger lounge waiting capacity at Gatwick Airport.
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