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Gatwick Airport secures approval for £2.2bn second runway

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Source: BBC
Gatwick Airport secures approval for £2.2bn second runway
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UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved a £2.2bn plan for a second runway at Gatwick Airport to increase capacity and boost the economy, despite opposition from environmental groups concerned about climate impact and local noise and traffic issues.

Topics:businesstransportation#climate-opposition#expansion#gatwick-airport#second-runway#transportation#uk-government
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  1. Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary  BBC
  2. Gatwick given green light for £2.2bn second runway plan  The Guardian
  3. Government approves Gatwick second runway plan  The Independent
  4. Gatwick Airport second runway approved in major boost for holidaymakers  dailystar.co.uk
  5. Plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport have been approved by the government.  facebook.com

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