The chancellor has hinted the government would support a third runway at Heathrow Airport, saying "sustainable aviation and economic growth go hand in hand". Rachel Reeves told the BBC she would not comment on "speculation" and the government would set out its plans in due course.

Rachel Reeves suggested the full Cabinet must back any potential expansion of Heathrow Airport despite previous opposition from senior Government figures, as she all but confirmed plans to endorse a third runway.

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves made the case for expanding Heathrow in the strongest hint yet that she’s preparing to green-light a controversial third runway at London’s busiest airport in a decision that’s divided the government.

The Chancellor refuses to confirm the expansion at Heathrow despite pledging to support 'the builders not the blockers'