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The £2.2 billion expansion of Gatwick Airport, including a second runway, has moved closer to realization after a legal challenge against the project failed. The expansion was initially approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025.
The UK Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, is set to announce the latest cost estimates and a completion timetable for the troubled HS2 high-speed rail project, with backers hoping the budget remains below £100 billion.
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer, with many speculating that Burnham is positioning himself to challenge Starmer for the party's leadership and potentially become the next Prime Minister.
UK ministers are launching a major initiative to encourage more children to walk and cycle to school, with a target of 60% of pupils actively traveling by 2035. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that the plan focuses on everyday travel needs.