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IAG chief dismisses extra Gatwick runway

Fear that landing fees levied on airlines will rise significantly

One pilot dead as Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane crashes

Virgin Galactic says plane designed for commercial space travel was undertaking test flight in California when in-flight anomaly occurredBransons ambitious project beset by problems and delaysA Virgin Galactic spacecraft crashed after an explosion during a test flight over the Mojave desert on Friday, killing one of the pilots, seriously injuring another and leaving debris scattered over a wide area. The plane, SpaceShipTwo, was undertaking a test flight as part of Sir Richard Bransons plans for commercial space travel when a serious anomaly occurred, the company said. Branson was on his way t...

Ticket machines: Minister faces calls for an inquiry after machine overcharging investigation

The transport secretary is facing calls for an urgent inquiry after The Telegraph revealed widespread overcharging on Britain's network of railway ticket machines

Labour leader backs local bus control

More control of bus services will be given to local councils under Labour's plans to devolve power to the English regions.