• Expanding the UK’s hub airport expected to support 108,000 jobs across the country
• Every sector of the economy stands to benefit from a third runway, cementing its position as the country’s most important growth project
• Opportunity to contribute towards PM’s objectives quantified as major milestones of closing of Government consultation and start of Parliamentary scrutiny hit
• 100% privately financed expansion will deliver more choice, better value, and greater global reach for passengers, airlines and exporters
Heathrow has today announced that its expansion plans are expected to unlock over 108,000 jobs across every nation and region, spanning the likes of construction, engineering and all-important apprenticeship opportunities for young people.
Expanding the UK’s only hub airport will be a national project that every part of the country will play a role in delivering and will be funded entirely by private investment, with no cost to taxpayers. (....)