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Under plans signed off by the new Labour government, City Airport will see more morning flights.
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Transport secretary says government's strategy for active travel could cut GP appointments by millions. The Labour government will invest unprecedented levels of funding in cycling and walking as a critical part of plans to improve health and inequality, the new secretary for transport has said.
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- Labour gives green light to London City Airport expansion Government’s permission for increase in passengers is first major infrastructure decision
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- London City airport expansion given green light by ministersClimate campaigners criticise decision to allow capacity to increase from 6.5m to 9m passengers a year. Ministers have approved London City airport's application to expand, in a decision that has disappointed climate campaigners.The airport submitted a proposal to increase capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million passengers a year by putting on more weekend and early morning flights. Local campaigners and Newham council opposed the move, arguing the air and noise pollution would affect people living nearby and that it could potentially increase carbon emissions.
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- London City Airport given go-ahead to expand capacity but more Saturday flying rejected London City Airport has been granted permission to significantly expand passenger capacity after an extended spat with Newham Council.
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South Wales Argus
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