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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing
Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport are being warned about a common packing error involving lithium-battery devices. The UK Civil Aviation Authority advises travellers to keep items like phones and power banks in their hand luggage to prevent safety risks and potential delays.
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Council & Politics · LondonLithium battery fires cost UK recycling £1bn annually
Over 1,500 fires occurred at UK recycling centres in the year to March 2026, with lithium-ion batteries linked to over a third of them. The escalating problem is costing the UK economy an estimated £1 billion annually.
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