The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election. -
Heathrow's third runway can be built in 10 years, Reeves says
The chancellor says she wants to see planes start using the new runway in the next decade.BBC News - 1h -
Heathrow third runway flights will take off ‘within a decade’, says Reeves
Chancellor also vows bat tunnels will not be used in UK infrastructure projects as she defends new growth measuresFinancial Times - 4h -
The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth
The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.BBC News - 18h -
U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth
In a major speech, the country’s top finance official pushed for faster economic growth, and supported a long-debated expansion at the London airport.The New York Times - 22h -
Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway
Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’Financial Times - 1d -
Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.BBC News - 1d -
Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion as she outlines economic growth plan
The chancellor's speech will also focus on development between Oxford and Cambridge to create a "Silicon Valley of Europe".BBC News - 1d -
Chancellor hints at support for third runway at Heathrow
An announcement is expected next week, as part of major speech on plans to boost the economy.BBC News - 3d -
Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms
Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next weekFinancial Times - Jan. 22
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