Gatwick second runway backed by government
A second runway at Gatwick Airport has been backed by government, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion. Some MPs, local authorities and residents are strongly opposed.
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...
Simon Calder: Everything you need to know about Gatwick’s second runway plans
Exclusive: Everything you need to know about expansion at the Sussex airport, which has the world’s busiest runway
Gatwick Airport, Just South of London, Wins Provisional Support for Second Runway
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London
UK to approve second runway at Gatwick airport if plans are tweaked
UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander has signalled she will approve a second runway at Gatwick within weeks if the airport makes two changes to its plans, as the government bets on the major expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth.
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 second runway decision expected
If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.
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 ...
Gatwick second runway decision deadline is extended on green concerns
The transport secretary is seeking some environmental adjustments to the airport's expansion plans as the government grapples ...
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 ...
Gatwick Expansion: It’s not 'no' but neither is it 'yes' - not yet anyway
Plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport have been put on hold, but it may not be long until they're approved. | ITV National News ...
M25 travel warning as closures to hammer Heathrow and Gatwick journeys
An expert has warned of upcoming M25 chaos that is set to disrupt drivers' journeys to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports ...
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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 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 ...
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, ...
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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 ...