in gatwick it could it take? in gatwick it could happen _ could it take?n fairly - could it take? in gatwick it| could happen fairly quickly. that has already been to the planning process. it applied for a development consent order whichjust needs now for a development consent order which just needs now to be signed off by the secretary of state for transport. if the government is in favour of that could happen fairly quickly and speeds could be on the ground before long. likewise for luton airport, the building of a new terminal and the expansion of an existing one, consent has already been applied for. that could happen fairly quickly. the big one is heathrow where the government wants to build a third runway. that would mean demolishing 700 houses, built in a tunnel undera demolishing 700 houses, built in a tunnel under a motorway. it is old ways been controversial because it is opposed by local authorities, environmentalists and different governments have weighed in one way or another with their own support. that one is the most controversial, also lik

and airport expansion — britain considers building new capacity at heathrow and gatwick airports.ow long will it take? welcome to business today. i'm ben thompson. leaders around the world have been reacting to donald trump's new tariff threats. last night the president suggested 25% levies on the united states�* neighbours canada and mexico could come by february the 1st. canadian prime minister justin trudeau reiterated that his government is ready to respond to all scenarios, whilst mexico's president, claudia sheinbaum, called for cool heads. meanwhile at the world economic forum in davos, the european commission president, ursula von der leyen, said europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition, with president trump playing a protectionist game. the director general of the world trade organization, ngozi okonjo—iweala, also speaking in davos, says she favours a "calm" approach at the start of the new trump presidency. my attitude and approach is, "keep calm." let's see what policies are actually enacted and implemented before we get over—excited. that's the f

7m, would assume so, they are the largest airline at gatwick but it will result in more competition of get a share of those slots. so it is a double—edged sword, they can certainly expand when the opportunity arises, but they may face more competition. having said that, gatwick is much more focused on attracting long haul global airlines to use the available capacity it's building. but it needs to supplement that, with its base customers like easyjet and they will continue to do that. so they have that opportunity. and they have also been designated as the remedial airline in italy, so they have acquired a number of slots in both milan and rome, that lufthansa and ita, former alitalia, have had to give up. so they have got a lot of opportunities emerging through the air. �* ,., opportunities emerging through the air. �* , opportunities emerging through the air. ~ , ., ., opportunities emerging through theair. ~ ., the air. also they are not as exposed _ the air. also they are not as exposed as _ the air. also they are not as exposed as ryanair- the air. also they are not as exposed as

gatwick, where they want to move an existing runway so that it fulfils international requirements and order, whichjust needs now to be signed off by the secretary of state for transport, so if the government is in favour, that could happen fairly quickly, and spades could be in the ground before long. likewise with luton airport, the building of a new terminal, the expansion of an existing one, consents have already been applied for. that could happen relatively quickly. the big one here, though, is heathrow, where the airport wants to build a third runway. that will involve demolishing at least 700 houses, building a tunnel under a motorway. there's all sorts of other things that need to be done. it's a £10 to £20 billion project and it has always been controversial because it is opposed by local authorities, it is opposed by environmentalists, and different governments have weighed in one way or another with their own support, so that one is the most controversial. it's also likely to be the one that takes the most time to get to fruition. and finally, back to davos, where uk chance

are deeply indebted —— embedded in the united states, working jobs, at heathrow, and expansions at gatwick an announcement in a speech on economic growth next week. those who oppose airport expansion say it would damage the environment. the start of prince harry's trial against the publishers of the sun has been delayed, after it emerged that the two sides are involved in settlement talks. the duke of sussex alleges he was unlawfully targeted byjournalists and private investigators working for news group newspapers. the company has always denied unlawful activity at the sun. you're live with bbc news. in the last few hours, president trump has announced private sector investment of 500 billion dollars in artifical intelligence infrastructure in the united states over the next four years. the ai project — called stargate — will create 100,000 jobs. here's some of what he had to say together the prime minister has announced a public inquiry into the attacks the government is considering backing plans to increase capacity at the uks airports , including a third runway at heathrow, and expansi

to increase capacity at the uks airports, including a third runway at heathrow, and expansions at gatwick is expected to make an announcement in a speech on economic growth next week. those who oppose airport expansion say it would damage the environment. the start of prince harry's trial against the publishers of the sun has been delayed, after it emerged that the two sides are involved in settlement talks. the duke of sussex alleges he was unlawfully targeted byjournalists and private investigators working for news group newspapers. the company has always denied unlawful activity at the sun. we have more on that story on our website. you're watching bbc news. following an inauguration ceremony on monday, he delivered on his promise to immediately sign a blitz of executive orders. one of the first pardoned more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection to the 2021 capitol riot. president trump commuted the sentence of another 14 people — meaning their sentence will end but convictions will remain on record. several have already been released from jail including former proud bo

if it continues we could well see disruption at the uk's two busiest airports, heathrow and gatwick.as we have been hearing, northern ireland and scotland, extreme destruction. no public transport whatsoever in northern ireland. —— extreme disruption. all scotrail trains cancelled, and from here you cannot travel further than newcastle, well within england, and on the west coast main line, you are advised not to try to travel north of preston, which is basically about half way from london to glasgow. elsewhere, at the airports, we are seeing hundreds of cancellations in edinburgh and glasgow. the two belfast airports in particular i am counting well over 250 cancellations and some of those are long haulflights cancellations and some of those are long haul flights to and from places like dubai and doha in qatar so it will from places like dubai and do

and it seems like you're re—evaluating heathrow and gatwick.hose airports. i'm not going to comment on speculation, but this government is determined to bring in trade and investment into britain. and we will look at all plans to bring infrastructure to bring investment to britain. you said you had four tests about heathrow and they were mainly environmental. are you saying that the growth argument now trumps the three tests on the environment? well, look, i'm not going to speculate on, on tests for something that we haven't, you know, set policy on. we need to be a magnet for global talent. and our great british businesses need to be able to trade and invest around the world to. around the world too. growth is flat. borrowing is up. there was a spike in borrowing costs that for growth this year for the uk, and forecast that we will be the fastest major european economy in terms of economic growth this year. but have we got to go further and faster in delivering that growth and those improvements in living standards? absolutely. necessary, if t

britain considers building new airport capacity, including new runways at heathrow and gatwick, but howy david beckham, who tells the bbc what it means to mix with the world's top bosses. there are very powerful people here that can make change — leaders in business, leaders in economics, leaders in life. global trade is very much on the agenda at the world economic forum in davos this week as donald trump settles into the oval office in washington. speaking in davos, the european commission president, ursula von der leyen, said europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition, with president trump playing a protectionist game. last night, the president suggested 25% tariffs on the united states' neighbours canada and mexico. he also confirmed the us will pull out of the global paris climate agreement. ms von der leyen criticised the move. the criticised the move. paris agreement continues to the paris agreement continues to be the best for all humanity. so europe will stay the course and keep working with all nations that want to protect nature and stop global warming. le

yes, and it seems like you're re—evaluating heathrow and gatwick, key investors here at davos that owntermined to bring in trade and investment into britain. and some helpful backing from the man who controls the biggest state fund on the planet, the trillion— pound norwegian oil fund. ijust love the uk. we are invested in great companies in the uk, we have great managements running those companies. so you see the growth story, there's a new government in place. we heard what they say and we are, we continue to be invested there for the long term. the chancellor's new sales pitch is laser—guided at important investors like that norwegian executive and his counterparts in gulf nations and it is significant. it will mean that growth trumps environmental concerns about runways, that it trumps migration concerns, in terms of visas for scientists and entrepreneurs and in terms of big tech investment, it also trumps concerns about competition. we've effectively fired our chief competition regulator. now, what message does that send? the chair of the competition and markets authority resigned

there is a shovel—ready project at gatwick, where they want to convert a runway, but there is also theovernment in opposition said there were four tests that had to be met if they were to go with that, but the investors that have been backing both of those projects and lots of other projects in the uk are here in davos and they are wondering what the direction of policy is, and when the chancellor arrives here, she will certainly have questions to answer and some convincing to do. but there are some people willing to listen about britain's growth prospects, important as they are not just to the economy, but for the whole of britain. south korea's suspended president yoon has made his first appearance at his impeachment trial, where he denied ordering the arrest of lawmakers during his attempt to impose martial law. parliament voted to impeach yoon last month, and last week the constitutional court began a trial to decide whether to permanently remove him from office. 0ur correspondent in seoul, jean mackenzie has the latest. security here in seoul today has been incredibly tight, as mr

to increase capacity at the uks airports — including a third runway at heathrow and expansions at gatwickel reeves, is expected to make an announcement in a speech on economic growth next week. those who oppose airport expansion say it would damage the environment. the start of prince harry's trial against the publishers of the sun has been delayed, after it emerged that the two sides are involved in settlement talks. the duke of sussex alleges he was unlawfully targeted byjournalists and private investigators working for news group newspapers. the company has always denied unlawful activity at the sun. you're live with bbc news. dealing with the millions of undocumented migrants that crossed the southern border is donald trump's number one priority. 18 states have filed a lawsuit against his executive order to end birthright citizenship, claiming it violates the 14th amendment of the constitution. there will be other legal challenges. local law enforcement in chicago said they would not be joining federal immigration officials on a targeted roundup of illegal migrants. our correspondent

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tom: talk about the plans to expand capacity at gatwick. would you take advantage of that? could heathrow be part of the play for your? neil: able always be lowest cost wins and efficiency. somewhere like heathrow would be needing to turn around aircraft in 25 minutes which is a big ask. it is one of the few airports in europe we don't flying into but we are keen to see more growth, more capacity. i do feel the plan to add capacity while putting passenger taxes is contradictory. if you really want airlines to grow in the u.k., then you need to bring down the taxes on the passengers arriving and leaving from the country. i would call on the government first and foremost reduce apd then start looking at the capex. i would encourage as much competition and growth as possible. tom: you have pushed back on that tax increase previously. the u.s. government, do you think trump in power changes the flying dynamics of european flyers? more domestic flights versus to locations like orlando. does it change at all? neil: people are still traveling across the atlantic in numbers. equall

there is a shovel ready project at gatwick, where they want to convert a runway, but there is also theaid there were four tests that had to be met if they were to go with that, but the investors that have been backing both of those projects and lots of other projects in the uk are here in davos and they are wondering what the direction of policy is and when the chancellor arrives here, she will have questions to answer and some convincing to do. but there are some convincing to do. but there are some people willing to listen about britain's growth prospects, important as they are not just to the economy, but for the whole of britain. . , ., britain. faisal islam in davos, thank yom — the actor pauline quirke, best known for her role in the long—running comedy—drama birds of a feather, will be stepping back from acting, as she is living with dementia. her husband, steve sheen, announced that she has made the decision, following her diagnosis with the disease four years ago. our reporterjessica lane has more. put the magic back in your marriage. i don't think paul daniels could put the m

take a look at gatwick and stanstead.lennon and leeds bradford have all closed runways. we'll update you on what's going on at the end of the show. but the papers are pick and mix today. the independent on sunday splashes on the costs of brexit. the sunday times' lead is about holes in britain's defences, and wes streeting's plans for patient choice we'll talk about later. the express predicts thousands of extra deaths because of a&e delays and the mail front page features another bad opinion poll for keir staarmer — a six month anniversary present. something strange has been happening, repeated attacks by elon musk, world's richest man, political pal of nigel farage and donald trump, attacking in quite inflammatory terms the prime minister and the labour government over what some people see as an action over the grooming scandal. what do you make of what he is up to and what should labour do about it? it is orwellian. joejoel spoke about 1984, four years later, but in 1984, ignorance is strength —— george orwell. there w

while gatwick and luton's plans are already in the fast lane and get ready for a wild weather weekendm eowyn is on the way and it's set to bring severe gales to the uk from friday onwards. the met office has issued yellow wind warnings for northern and western scotland and northern ireland, with gusts of up to 80 miles an hour possible. expect power cuts of up to 80 miles an hour possible. ex over power cuts of up to 80 miles an hour possible. ex over to wer cuts of up to 80 miles an hour possible. exover to tom uts of up to 80 miles an hour possible. exover to tom and though, it's over to tom and emily for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> good afternoon britain. it's 12:08. now, the prime minister has said today that the southport killings must be a line in the sand for britain, and there must be fundamental change in how the country protects her children. >> yes. so sir keir starmer, he addressed the nation this morning. he said the uk now faces a new terrorism threat following the guilty

while gatwick and luton's plans are already in the fast lane and prince harry's legal battle with thesher of the sun has been delayed for a second time at the high court, the duke of sussex and labour's lord tom watson are suing news group newspapers over allegations of unlawful information gathering, which the publisher denies. the publisher denies wrongdoing, but the high court case follows 39 settlements over the past 18 years. the trial, initially set to begin this morning, has been postponed after both sides requested more time. it's expected to last 6 to 8 weeks. those are the latest gb news headlines. more in an hour. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> welcome back to state of the nation. how often does a 17 year old go on a murdering spree in merseyside, killing three young girls at a taylor swift dance class? the answer, until the 29th of july, 2024, was never axel rudakubana murdered three young girls first. his name was not revealed. this left an information vacuum, which wa

lines to between par and newquay, while a ryanair flight bound for newquay was forced to divert to gatwicke met office has warned of danger to life, as yellow weather warnings for wind and rain stretch into tomorrow morning. and it, of course, comes on the heels of storm eoin, which left two people dead and plunged millions of homes into darkness. now the south of england is bracing for yet more chaos, with the relentless rain adding to already saturated ground. that's the news on gb news. i'll be back with you in an hour's time now, though, it's over to camilla. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone. sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> good morning and welcome to the camilla tominey show on gb news. i'll be speaking to lots of great guests on today's show, including the leader of the conservative party, kemi badenoch. i'm going to be asking her about the southport killing. i'm going to be asking her why she thinks the government's new education reforms are an act of vandalism, and indeed, what she makes of trump's inauguration t

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continues, we could well see disruption at the uk's two busiest airports — london heathrow and london gatwickuse they are so heavily used. but meanwhile, it is very much a story, as we have been hearing — northern ireland, scotland, extreme disruption. no public transport whatsoever in northern ireland. as you say, all scottish trains cancelled — and that's notjust on the scottish operator scotrail, but from here you cannot travel further than newcastle — well within england — and on the west coast main line, then you're advised not to try to travel north of preston, which is basically about half way from london to glasgow. elsewhere, at the airports, we are seeing hundreds of cancellations in edinburgh and glasgow. the two belfast airports in particular, i'm counting well over 250 cancellations, and some of those are long—haul flights to and from places like dubai and doha in qatar, so it's going to be difficult for people to make up time. but, of course, as you've been reporting, the advice for anybody who's caught up in one of these areas is to stay at home. and one reason it's so difficul

continues, we could well see disruption at the uk's two busiest airports — london heathrow and london gatwick are so heavily used. but meanwhile, it is very much a story, as we have been hearing — northern ireland, scotland, extreme disruption. no public transport whatsoever in northern ireland. as you say, all scottish trains cancelled and that's notjust on the scottish operator scotrail, but from here you cannot travel further than newcastle — well within england — and on the west coast main line, then you're advised not to try to travel north of preston, which is basically about half way from london to glasgow. elsewhere, at the airports, we are seeing hundreds of cancellations. in edinburgh and glasgow. the two belfast airports in particular, i'm counting well over 250 cancellations, and some of those are long—haul flights to and from places like dubai and doha in qatar, so it's going to be difficult for people to make up time. but, of course, as you've been reporting, the advice for anybody who's caught up in one of these areas is to stay at home. and one reason it's so difficult for the

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expansion of airports stressing that they've already allowed that in some cases. 0n heathrow and gatwickhe gave a big hit earlier. when the last government faced difficult decisions about whether to support infrastructure investment. the answer always seemed to be no. and we can't carry on like that because if we do, we'll miss out on crucial investment here into britain. so number one mission of this government is to grow the economy. you've already seen a number of decisions, including on stansted and city airport. 0n energy projects, on transport infrastructure, because we are determined to grow the economy. so she wants to say yes to these big projects the significance of saying that message right here is that the big funds based in the gulf and america of those airports are here in davos and they want to hear a different message from the government for that they want to hear that they're open for business their investments are welcome. thank ou. the time is 13.20. our top story this afternoon. prince harry has reached an out—of—court settlement with the owner of the sun newspaper. n