The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, ensuring unbiased reporting without paywalls. Ed Miliband has shifted his stance on the Heathrow runway expansion, now supporting the government’s plans despite previous environmental concerns and opposition from within the Labour Party. The project aims for construction to begin by the end of this parliament, increasing flight capacity from 480,000 to 720,000 per year, with financing through private funding.
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The EU doesn’t need a deal with Trump
Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss trade as tariff deadlines approach, drawing insights from her recent summits with Japan and China. The article argues that the EU should not concede to US pressures, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiations and suggesting that both the US and EU have more to lose than appears. Want More Context? 🔎
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