UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London.
UK set to make decision on Gatwick Airport expansion
Britain will decide on Thursday whether to allow Gatwick Airport to expand, a move that could add millions of extra passengers at the country's no.2 hub and help boost economic growth.With the government keen to greenlight infrastructure projects to revive a sluggish economy,
Gatwick Airport’s second runway delayed by Transport Secretary
The Government has delayed a decision on a second runway at Gatwick despite its pledge to “defy eco-warriors” on the £2.2bn...
Gatwick welcomes government response on second runway despite new decision delay
London-Gatwick Airport has welcomed the UK government’s response to its second runway application despite its decision to extend the process.
Gatwick: Government and Planning Inspectorate have bent over backwards to keep airport's plans alive
Documents published to coincide with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander's statement reveal that, three months ago, the Planning Inspectorate rejected Gatwick's proposal on the grounds of noise, transport and pollution.
Gatwick Airport set to add 100,000 extra flights annually with £2.2 billion expansion
Gatwick is the UK's second busiest airport and one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world. It is understood that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has “set out a path to approving” Gatwi
Gatwick £2.2bn expansion decision delayed in blow to UK's second busiest airport
Gatwick has said the second runway expansion would allow around 100,000 more flights per year and create 14,000 jobs.
London Gatwick Airport Expansion Gains UK Backing in Growth Push
The UK gave its tentative backing to a plan to expand London’s Gatwick airport, as the Labour government insisted it can push ahead with major infrastructure projects while still meeting its environmental commitments.
UK 'minded to approve' Gatwick Airport expansion but decision delayed
Britain is inclined to approve the expansion of its second largest airport Gatwick, the government said on Thursday, over objections from environmentalists and during a push on infrastructure to drive economic growth.
Gatwick Airport expansion latest as 'alternative' plans emerge
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the campaign group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (Cagne) said: "We welcome the extension by the secretary of state until October as she
London Gatwick Airport expansion advances
London Gatwick Airport's plans to expand have been boosted by a UK minister's decision to support the scheme. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she "minded to approve" the expansion if the project is adjusted.
Teenager arrested at Gatwick Airport over Westquay perfume theft
A Southampton teenager has appeared in court charged with stealing more than £7,000 worth of perfume from Westquay after being arrested at ...
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UK Government Backs Second Gatwick Runway
London Gatwick’s plans to upgrade its northern taxiway to become the airport’s second runway have received conditional ...
Gatwick second runway decision expected
If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.
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London Gatwick Airport: A four year timeline of the £2.2bn Northern Runway project
London Gatwick Airport revealed its plans to bring the Northern Runway into routine use to unlock new capacity.
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Heidi Alexander is due to give her decision on a planning application that would convert the current emergency runway for routine use.
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Gatwick expansion ‘a milestone that could bring opportunities’
PLANS to expand Gatwick Airport have been hailed as a “significant milestone” by Ports of Jersey’s chief executive – who has ...
Mixed reactions as second Gatwick runway backed
Residents across the South East have shared mixed reactions to a second runway at Gatwick Airport being backed by the ...
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Gatwick second runway approved in principle but final decision deferred to autumn
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has granted provisional permission for Gatwick airport to bring its standby runway into ...