The unsuccessful challenge was brought by campaigners against the Government’s approval of the controversial plans for a third runway.

High Court rejects legal challenge to Heathrow expansion

The plans comes as an eight-week public consultation opens for local communities to have their say on the controversial proposals.

Heathrow plans could mean 25,000 more flights per year before third runway built

Many of those affected live in Berkshire, parts of Surrey, Buckinghamshire and south Oxfordshire. 

Eight protesters campaigning against a new runway at Heathrow have been arrested after the Labour party's HQ was daubed in paint.

Today is the final day of Government consultation on a third Heathrow runway but the airport's biggest user has opposed the current plan.

Around 100 campaigners opposed to a third runway at Heathrow staged a final protest today ahead of a Government decision.
