According to Heathrow Airport's boss, the perceived crowding at Terminal 5 can be attributed to pedestrians walking in areas that contribute to congestion, rather than an actual excess of people.

At an industry event, Thomas Woldbye noted that the tendency of British passengers to keep to the left and European passengers to keep to the right can create the illusion of overcrowding in the terminal.

Woldbye shared his personal observation that this phenomenon occurs in both directions, resulting in collisions between people and contributing to the perception of overcrowding.

As the UK's busiest airport, Heathrow's proposal to construct a third runway has been met with resistance from climate campaigners and local residents, despite receiving government backing.

During the Aviation Club UK event, Woldbye expressed uncertainty about the project's future, stating that he was "not sure of anything" despite government support for the expansion.

Woldbye outlined the airport's plans, stating that they have a clear understanding of the project's scope and design.

However, he emphasized the need for modernized airspace and a long-term regulatory framework to establish a viable business case.

Woldbye highlighted the lack of clear regulations as a significant obstacle, making it challenging to move forward with the project.

He stressed that several key tasks must be completed this year to facilitate the commencement of construction.

With 84 million passengers passing through Heathrow annually, the airport believes that a third runway could increase this number to 150 million.

The government has argued that the expansion is necessary for economic growth, although some economists have disputed this claim.

Others have voiced opposition to the expansion due to environmental concerns and the potential disruption to local residents.

Woldbye suggested that the airport could implement "soft skills" to manage increased passenger traffic, such as improving pedestrian flow by separating travelers moving in different directions.

He proposed that by adjusting the flow of pedestrians, the airport could reduce congestion and improve the overall travel experience.

Woldbye acknowledged that this solution might be oversimplified but emphasized the importance of creative problem-solving in addressing the airport's challenges.

The airport measures both crowding and passengers' perceptions of crowding, with Terminal 3 receiving the highest score and Terminal 5 ranking among the lowest, despite having more space.

Woldbye attributed Terminal 3's success to the removal of seating, telephone boxes, and other obstacles, which has resulted in a less crowded atmosphere.

He observed that by reducing clutter and improving visibility, passengers feel more at ease and can navigate the terminal more efficiently.

New allegations have surfaced against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, suggesting he shared confidential government information with a personal business associate, sparking further scrutiny of his actions during his time as a trade envoy.

According to emails obtained by the Telegraph, in 2010, Prince Andrew requested information from Treasury officials regarding Iceland's banking issues, which was then shared with his business contact, Jonathan Rowland.

The briefing, which included details on the UK's position on deposits and guarantee schemes in Iceland, was forwarded to Rowland, whose father, David, had taken over a portion of a struggling Icelandic bank.

This development has increased pressure on the former prince, who is already facing accusations of misusing his public position to share official information with private associates during his tenure as the UK's trade envoy.

In response to the allegations, Jonathan Rowland stated that he was unaware of the emails' reference to him and claimed the quoted emails were from an old legal proceeding.

The Cabinet Office has declined to comment on the matter but has not disputed the authenticity of the emails in question.

A Cabinet Office spokesperson referred to the current stance of Thames Valley Police, which is assessing whether to launch an investigation into potential misconduct in public office.

This latest revelation follows previous emails from the Epstein files, which suggested that Mountbatten-Windsor had shared official documents, including reports from overseas trade trips and a briefing on investment in Afghanistan, with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Treasury briefing requested by Mountbatten-Windsor, through his adviser, pertained to the UK's position on deposits and guarantee schemes in Iceland, as outlined in emails published by the Telegraph.

At the time, Iceland's banking sector was facing significant challenges, having nationalized three major banks after the 2008 financial crisis.

In 2010, a dispute arose between Iceland and the UK regarding Iceland's potential contribution to compensating UK depositors who had lost money in the failed Icelandic banks.

Shortly after receiving the briefing from the Treasury, Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded the information to Jonathan Rowland.

The former prince accompanied the briefing with a message, asking Rowland for his opinion and potential solutions, stating, "I pass this on to you for comment and a suggestion or solution?"

The message also included a note from Mountbatten-Windsor, saying, "The essence is that Amanda is getting signals that we should allow the democratic process [to] happen before you make your move. Interested in your opinion? A."

David Rowland, Jonathan's father, had acquired the Luxembourg operations of Kaupthing, a major Icelandic bank, which was later rebranded as Banque Havilland.

Jonathan Rowland served as the chief executive of Banque Havilland until his departure in 2013.

The Epstein files reveal a close relationship between Andrew and David Rowland, with the former prince referring to Rowland as his "trusted money man".

It appears that Mountbatten-Windsor was promoting Rowland's business ventures to Epstein.

In an email to Epstein, Mountbatten-Windsor wrote, "He is actively seeking high net worth individuals for his Private Bank. Perhaps this is an avenue for your undecided Chinese?" in reference to Rowland's Banque Havilland.

Epstein responded, expressing interest in learning more about the bank, saying, "His bank just might be the place.. I guess i should learn more."

The emails released by the US Department of Justice also suggest that Rowland's bank had provided loans to Sarah Ferguson, Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife, who was facing debt issues at the time.

Banque Havilland has faced regulatory issues in the UK and Europe, resulting in the loss of its banking license in 2024, a decision the bank is currently appealing.

The Rowlands, Jonathan and David, appeared to have a close relationship with Mountbatten-Windsor, often accompanying him on official trade trips to countries such as China and former Soviet states.

Mountbatten-Windsor had attended the opening of Banque Havilland, and David Rowland had been a guest at the former prince's birthday party and his daughter Princess Eugenie's wedding.

Jonathan Rowland denied to the BBC that he or his father had ever met or had contact with Jeffrey Epstein.

While Jonathan Rowland did not deny that he, his father, or Banque Havilland might have provided financial assistance to Mountbatten-Windsor or Ferguson, he denied that any such assistance was given in exchange for access to contacts.

There is no indication of any wrongdoing on the part of Jonathan and David Rowland.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been contacted regarding the allegations and has strongly denied any wrongdoing in his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

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DP World's global ports operator has undergone a change in leadership, with the previous head stepping down amidst scrutiny surrounding their association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's departure as chairman and chief executive follows the release of newly uncovered files, which indicate he exchanged numerous emails with Epstein over the course of a decade.

The mention of an individual in these files does not imply any wrongdoing, and the BBC has reached out to Sulayem for a statement regarding the matter.

On Friday, DP World announced the appointments of Essa Kazim as chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as chief executive, without making any reference to Sulayem, whose photograph appears to have been removed from the company's website.

DP World, a Dubai-owned logistics company with a significant presence in global trade infrastructure, operating port terminals across six continents, has faced increasing pressure from its business partners in recent days.

Earlier in the week, the UK development finance agency and La Caisse, Canada's second-largest pension fund, announced that they would be suspending new investments in the firm.

Additionally, the Prince of Wales' Earthshot project, which received funding from DP World, was reported to the UK Charity Commission following Sulayem's appearance in the recently released files.

The documents suggest a close and extensive relationship between Sulayem, a prominent Gulf business figure, and Epstein, spanning multiple areas of interaction.

US lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have accused Sulayem of being one of several influential individuals associated with Epstein, citing him as one of "six powerful men" linked to the disgraced financier.

The lawmakers, who co-sponsored the legislation that led to the release of the Epstein files last year, claim that certain information was improperly redacted from the documents.

On 9 February, Thomas Massie highlighted a redacted document that appeared to contain an email from Epstein in 2009, referencing a "torture video"; the recipient responded that they would be traveling between China and the US, although the context of the exchange is unclear.

US officials have confirmed that Sulayem was the recipient of the email in question, which was sent by Epstein.