The UK government approved the expansion of London City Airport — a project held up by former mayor Boris Johnson — as new chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond looks to underline the city’s role in the global economy in the aftermath of Britain’s vote to exit the EU.

A group of about 450 West Cork businesses has demanded a strategy for the county’s airport that will contribute to the economic success of the region.

An American consortium is to buy a thriving UK city airport which will play a key part in the 2012 Olympics, it was announced today.

An American consortium is to buy a thriving UK city airport which will play a key part in the 2012 Olympics, it was announced today.