Transport · 25 November 2025
Heathrow gets government approval for expansion project
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced the government's selection of Heathrow Airport Limited's £49 billion expansion proposal over competitor Arora Group's cheaper £25 billion alternative. The plan includes a 3,500-metre northwest runway, new terminal complex, and M25 motorway rerouting. Expected to create over 100,000 jobs and support 740,000 annual flights by 2035, the project requires full private financing through higher airline costs. A policy review will enable planning decisions by 2029.
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