General · 29 July 2026

Heathrow passengers will pay an extra 15p to fund a new runway

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The CAA, Britain's aviation watchdog, has set a £320 million limit on early design spending for the £33 billion project. The hub is entirely full, so the government wants a fresh runway operating 15 miles west of London by 2035. The new charge starts in 2028 and should reach roughly 30p later on, despite airline warnings about already high fees.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 July 2026 at 8:30

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