Green groups slam decision to approve Gatwick expansion

James Murray
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Aircraft Landing at London's Gatwick Airport / Credit: iStock
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Aircraft Landing at London's Gatwick Airport / Credit: iStock

Government to green light plans that would allow airport to host an additional 100,000 flights a year

The government is poised to officially approve a £2.2bn plan to expand Gatwick Airport, allowing the hub to host an additional 100,000 flights a year. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will today...

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