Planes come into land at Heathrow airport. A controversial plan to expand Heathrow airport with a third runway has received government support. Getty Images
Planes come into land at Heathrow airport. A controversial plan to expand Heathrow airport with a third runway has received government support. Getty Images

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Take-off time? Heathrow third runway plan to get UK economy flying

The controversial scheme now has serious support from the Labour government

Matthew Davies
Matthew Davies
London

January 29, 2025

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