What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
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The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'
Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.BBC News - 8m -
‘The only winners are lawyers’: Heathrow braces for long journey to third runway
Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green lightFinancial Times - 11h -
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 - 11h -
Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway
Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’Financial Times - 16h -
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 - 18h -
Up to 10,000 people will have to be rehoused if Heathrow third runway goes ahead, John McDonnell says – UK politics live
MP for Hayes and Harlington, whose constituency includes Heathrow, says homes will either be unliveable or need to be demolished. Q: Are doctors able to recognise depression? And can they decide ...The Guardian - 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 -
Miliband says he will not resign over Heathrow’s third runway
Labour chancellor argues airport expansion will boost economic growthFinancial Times - 6d -
Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.BBC News - Jan. 21
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