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:business#climate-opposition#expansion#gatwick-airport#second-runway#transportation#uk-government
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- Government approves Gatwick second runway plan The Independent
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- Plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport have been approved by the government. facebook.com
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