Heathrow Security Scare

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The Government is to launch an investigation after Sky News uncovered major security lapses at Heathrow airport. An undercover reporter repeatedly gained access to restricted areas.An undercover Sky News reporter highlighted how easy it was to walk into British Airways offices containing confidential security documents.

He also managed to walk by passenger planes just hours before they were due to take off. BA has launched an investigation following the report, while the British Airports Authority (BAA), owner of Heathrow, admitted "there was room for improvement".

The reporter returned to the airport on a number of occasions at night and carrying only a broom managed to escape the attention of security.
Only once was he challenged, but even then staff did not ask for security credentials and he was allowed to carry on. He found a BA office unlocked and inside key manuals detailing the airline's security procedures.

A statement said: "Safety and security are always our top priorities and we are extremely concerned to hear that an undercover reporter has taken some documents and a high visibility vest from one of our landside offices within Terminal 1 at London Heathrow. "We have launched our own immediate investigation into the allegations made against the airline to ensure that appropriate action is taken to avoid this happening again."

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