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Andy Burnham
London Travel News has published 22 stories involving Andy Burnham, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · All London
Burnham launches campaign against loud phone use on public transport
Andy Burnham has announced a new campaign targeting antisocial behaviour on public transport, including playing loud music or videos from phones without headphones. Commuters in London have shared their frustrations with the issue, questioning the campaign's enforcement.
All London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Roads & Driving · London
Drivers gain new rights to challenge private parking fines
Drivers will soon have new rights to contest private parking charges, with a grace period for leaving car parks and lower penalties for minor mistakes. Operators face losing access to DVLA data if they do not comply.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40 - Buses & Trams · London
London buses may impose £100 fines for loud music
Passengers on London buses could face fines of up to £100 for playing music or videos without headphones, as part of a wider crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Local authorities now have the power to introduce and enforce such rules on their bus networks.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Tube & Rail · All London
New campaign targets loud music on public transport
A new national campaign aims to curb loud music and videos on public transport. Local authorities will be given powers to issue fines of up to £100 for non-compliance, though unions argue this is insufficient to protect transport workers.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Tube & Rail · All London
New Fines and Campaign Target Transport Nuisance
New government measures aim to curb antisocial behaviour on public transport. Offenders on buses could face fines of up to £100 for nuisance actions like vaping and littering. A national campaign encourages rail passengers to use headphones, with non-compliance potentially leading to prosecution.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Airports · Heathrow
Healey backs Heathrow third runway growth case
Chancellor John Healey has indicated support for a third runway at Heathrow, citing a "pro-growth" case. This contrasts with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance, who suggested the decision should rest with Londoners. Heathrow's owners are reportedly considering their next steps regarding planning permission.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow boss: Third runway a 'huge missed opportunity' for UK
Heathrow Airport's chief executive has stated that not building a third runway would represent a significant missed chance for the UK's economy. He warned that investment intended for the project would likely be directed to other countries if a decision is not made soon.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow chiefs warn investors may quit over runway delay
Heathrow's investors are considering reassessing expansion plans if a decision on a third runway is not made soon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced concerns, favouring regional investment.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow third runway: Government hires £3m bankers amid taxpayer risk fears
The Government is hiring financial advisers for up to £3 million to assess the economic viability of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The move comes amid concerns that taxpayers could ultimately bear significant costs for the £49 billion expansion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 65 - Airports · Heathrow
Conservatives back Heathrow third runway, Labour leader open
A future Conservative government would support the delivery of a third runway at Heathrow, pledging to remove barriers to its construction. Labour leader Andy Burnham has stated he has an 'open mind' on the expansion plans, which London Mayor Sadiq Khan opposes.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow third runway cost rises to £62.5bn
A proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport could cost up to £62.5 billion, according to the Department for Transport. The project's economic benefits are estimated to be very small, while millions of local residents could face significant harm to their health and wellbeing.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 65 - World
Airlines to be Banned from Charging for Child Seats
A government bill progressing through parliament will prevent airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their children. The new rules will also eliminate fees for correcting minor errors on flight bookings, aiming to reduce costs for travellers.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Airports · All London
Airlines to scrap child seating fees and name change charges
Airlines will soon be legally required to seat children under 14 with their parents or guardians without extra charge. Passengers will also gain more flexibility to correct minor booking errors for free, as part of new government regulations.
All London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 65 - Airports · Heathrow
PM Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Heathrow Third Runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused five times to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Citing London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition and climate targets, his stance casts significant doubt on the £49 billion expansion plan.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 69 · Hype 41 
Airports · GatwickAir India crash: Families demand probe into remains mix-up
Families of British citizens killed in the Air India plane crash on 12 June 2025 are demanding a formal investigation into the incident and the subsequent handling of victims' remains, after one man discovered his mother's casket contained another person's body.
Gatwick3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Cycling & Walking · LondonGovernment Pledges Billions for Active Travel by 2030
The government is set to invest billions in active travel by 2030, with the majority of funding devolved to local authorities. The ambition is for 60% of children to walk or cycle to school by 2035.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · North LondonUK to build 29 new battery-powered trains in Derby
The UK government has announced the construction of 29 new battery-powered trains to be built in Derby. The Adessia Stream fleet will enter service in 2034, promising faster journeys and increased capacity on rail networks.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon rail bottleneck plans to be re-examined
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revive stalled plans for the Croydon rail bottleneck, known as CARS. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the scheme was scrapped in 2021 without stakeholder notification. Fixing the bottleneck could unlock significant economic value.
Croydon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · CroydonPM vows to revive stalled £2.9bn Croydon rail upgrade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revisit the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), a major rail upgrade project previously scrapped. The scheme aims to alleviate significant bottlenecks around East Croydon and Windmill Bridge Junction, impacting services from Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
Croydon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · London
Avanti West Coast drivers get 3.6% pay rise
Train drivers working for Avanti West Coast have secured a 3.6% pay increase following an agreement with the Aslef union. The deal also includes enhanced pay for Sunday shifts and a bonus for drivers working a fifth day each week.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
WorldDisabled bus pass holders gain 24-hour free travel from April 2027
From 1 April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will travel free on local services at any time of day. The change, funded by £60 million from central government and Greater Manchester, ends current weekday limits of 9.30 am to 11 pm.
4 min readTrust 72 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · London5.46pm Euston to Crewe train carries 170% capacity despite extra seats
The 5.46pm London Euston to Crewe service operated by London Northwestern Railway was running at 170% capacity last autumn, Department for Transport figures show. The operator has since increased seating from 460 to 812, but commuters still report standing for the full two-hour journey.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 45