Yorkshire mayor calls on PM to intervene over decision which leaves hundreds of staff at risk of losing jobs

Doncaster Sheffield airport (DSA) is to close later this year, its owners have confirmed, despite the offer of financial aid from public funds.

Local politicians said they were devastated by the decision by the Peel Group, which leaves hundreds of staff facing redundancy and comes days after the new prime minister, Liz Truss, said she had instructed ministers to protect the airport.

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