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

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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 - 1d
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 - 4h
The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth

The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.
BBC News - 21h
‘The only winners are lawyers’: Heathrow braces for long journey to third runway

Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green light
Financial Times - 22h
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 - 23h
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 - 4d
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

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