Climate group says Heathrow expansion would be 'catastrophic'

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2025-01-21
London (PA Media/dpa) - Expanding London's Heathrow Airport would be "catastrophic", environmental groups have claimed, amid reports that the British finance minister 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, according to news agency Bloomberg News. Opponents of airport expansio......
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