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Both National Grid and Heathrow agree that the failure of the transformer was an unprecedented event.

Heathrow shut as firefighters battled a substation fire in West London, cutting power to the airport and its backup system.

The London Fire Brigade says around 70 firefighters were tackling the blaze, which caused a mass power outage at Heathrow.

Heathrow Airport is operating at 99% capacity and risks being overtaken in Europe.

Thousands stranded in airports across Europe, as air traffic controllers were forced to switch to manual systems due to a technical problem.

A report said that at least 50 flights were affected due to an IT problem.

A man has been arrested under terrorism laws after traces of uranium were found in a cargo package at Heathrow Airport, British police said.

Heathrow is on track to return to pre-pandemic employment levels before the summer holiday period in 2023.

The airport forecast that total passenger numbers for 2022 would reach between 60 to 62 million, about 25 per cent fewer than 2019.

Cancelled flights, long queues and staff shortages have disrupted the travel plans of British holidaymakers.

The London airport said passenger numbers in the third quarter recovered to 28 pct and cargo to 90 pct of pre-pandemic levels.

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The UK government said trips abroad could restart in mid-May as its vaccination campaign kicks in, sparking a surge in holiday bookings.

Those who decide not to take a test will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Dry taps in the lavatories is said to have forced a Malaysia Airlines flight en route to Kuala Lumpur to make an air turn back to London's Heathrow Airport.

G7 leaders seek unity on trade and Ukraine while facing divisions over tariffs Russia sanctions and China's economic practices.

The EU currently has anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of tyres for buses and lorries from China.

China says US trade talks help but stresses multilateralism is key to resolving global trade tensions amid recent tariff disputes.

US firms rush to bonded warehouses to delay China tariffs, but rising costs and policy uncertainty make long-term bets risky.

Don Jr hints at a future run, influences GOP politics, and faces scrutiny over Trump family business ties in the Gulf region.

States sue Trump over tariffs, citing abuse of emergency powers as legal and economic concerns grow.

UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive, condemns aid blockade and settler violence, warns of further action if war continues.

EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.

Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens due to Moodys downgrade, US fiscal risks, and capital shifts toward Asia ahead of G7 talks.

US faces trade uncertainty, growth concerns, and rising debt as Trump eyes more tax cuts amid IMF and Moody's economic warnings.