Security at Heathrow in 10-day strike over pay

Passengers using Heathrow Airport will face delays and cancellations this Easter after 1,400 security staff embarked on a 10 day strike over pay. The industrial action by the Unite union started today (March 31) after last-ditch talks ended failed to reach a resolution. The strike involves security officers at Terminal 5, used soley by British […]

Uranium found at Heathrow – terror inquiry

Counter terror authorities are investigating following the discovery of a uranium shipment at Heathrow Airport. The find immediately sparked fears the cargo was to be used as a component of a nuclear ‘dirty bomb’. But one security expert believes the explanation may prove to be more mundane. According to reports, the material was destined for […]

EVACUATED: Heathrow Airport after security scare

Air passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport were evacuated from Terminal 2 this morning as police dealt with a “suspicious” item. One report suggested panic among travellers but the package was later found to be harmless on closer inspection and the terminal was reopened just after midday. Police were alerted at around 10.45am over reports of […]