AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeathrow Runway Delay: Heathrow has told ministers its third runway can’t meet the 2035 deadline, pushing delivery back four years to 2039, with planning permission targeted for 2029—raising fresh questions for jobs and regional growth plans. Air Travel Disruption: Redditch MP Chris Bloore has pressed the Government over passenger duty of care after UK Air Traffic Control chaos left travellers stranded, with the DfT saying it’s in close dialogue with airlines and airports. Road Policy Shift: New Government transport guidance urges councils in England to move away from “predict and provide” road building towards a vision-led hierarchy prioritising walking, cycling and public transport—sparking concern for drivers, especially outside London. Freight Crime Crackdown: Police have jailed four men over a £20m “Fish Conspiracy” plot to smuggle cocaine hidden in frozen fish deliveries into London’s Billingsgate Market. Logistics & Transport Safety: TfL has been fined £2m after a woman, 74, was killed in a bus crash, underlining pressure on operator safety and compliance.
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