Heathrow Airport could soon expand if government gives the green light to controversial plans to build a third runway. The UK’s busiest airport in Hillingdon, west London, is rumoured to get permission to build its third runway.

Airports across the UK could be expanded, including the controversial third runway at Heathrow, under government growth plans. The Treasury is looking at whether to support a third runway at Heathrow, approve a second runway at Gatwick, and increase capacity at Luton airport.

Jan 22 (EFE) – The UK’s Labour Government is assessing the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton airports, which serve London, according to Bloomberg. These plans are part of the government’s economic strategy.

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Building a third runway at Heathrow Airport would have a "catastrophic" environmental impact, campaign groups have claimed amid reports that the chancellor is preparing to back the project. Rachel Reeves is expected to use a speech on growth next week to support the proposed third runway at the west London airport and endorse expansion at Gatwick and Luton airports,

Meanwhile, Heathrow bosses see the expansion as critical for economic growth, Metro understands. While Heathrow Airport declined to comment on the Chancellor’s rumoured approval