Heathrow and Gatwick shortlisted for new runways

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Airports Commission shortlists options for south-east England including expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick airports

A new battle looms over a Heathrow third runway after the Airports Commission said that additional capacity was needed in the south-east of England, with extra runways at London's two biggest airports...

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