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".

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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 - 16h
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth

The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.
BBC News - 13h
Heathrow expansion can support growth — with a long runway

A shovel is yet to hit the ground despite efforts to expand the hub dating back decades — and the barriers remain huge
Financial Times - 18h
Reeves to warn that UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth

Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of development
Financial Times - 1d
Heathrow expansion plan faces sky high challenges

Scale and cost of construction could pose bigger barrier than political opposition
Financial Times - 2d
Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms

Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next week
Financial Times - Jan. 22
Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan

Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economy
Financial Times - Jan. 14