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Reeves backs Heathrow expansion saying third runway is 'badly needed'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the government backs a third runway for Heathrow Airport

£4.7bn Local Transport Fund 'under review', DfT says

The Department for Transport (DfT) has distanced itself from another of the previous Government's 'Network North' promises a pledge of £4.7bn for north and midlands councils.

Lower Thames Crossing is bad for economic growth

Transport Action Network (TAN) is warning the government that the Lower Thames Crossing would make a poor investment and deliver little economic growth compared to its huge cost. TAN has uncovered official DfT figures showing the claimed economic benefits have fallen by a third to ?3bn, while its costs have increased to £9bn [1]. This comes ahead of the Chancellor Rachel Reeves? speech on Wednesday (29 January).

Government to work with private sector to build Lower Thames Crossing

Rachel Reeves made the announcement during a major speech this morning

Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK's Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says

The Transport Committee Chair has said the government must not undermine or 'lose sight' of the UK's Net Zero commitments if it gives the green light to a third runway at Heathrow airport.

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  • Lower Thames Crossing is bad for economic growthTransport Action Network (TAN) is warning the government that the Lower Thames Crossing would make a poor investment and deliver little economic growth compared to its huge cost. TAN has uncovered official DfT figures showing the claimed economic benefits have fallen by a third to ?3bn, while its costs have increased to £9bn [1]. This comes ahead of the Chancellor Rachel Reeves? speech on Wednesday (29 January).

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