UK government approves Heathrow Airport’s £49bn expansion plan despite cost concerns and environmental objections

2025-11-26T11:44:53

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The UK government has endorsed Heathrow’s £49bn expansion, selecting the airport’s preferred runway plan while airlines and environmental groups raise affordability and climate concerns.

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