UK delays approving London Gatwick airport expansion

London (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 The UK government Thursday signalled it will approve expansion of London's Gatwick airport pending closer examination of the proposed project's environmental impact, delaying a final decision until late October. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the privately-financed project estimated to cost GBP2.2 billion ($2.8 billion). "I am issuing a minded to app

Feb 28, 2025 - 12:31
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UK delays approving London Gatwick airport expansion
London (AFP) Feb 27, 2025
The UK government Thursday signalled it will approve expansion of London's Gatwick airport pending closer examination of the proposed project's environmental impact, delaying a final decision until late October. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the privately-financed project estimated to cost GBP2.2 billion ($2.8 billion). "I am issuing a minded to app