In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’UK politics live – latest updatesHeathrow third runway: saga of promises, protest and U-turnsRachel Reeves has confirmed that the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, claiming it will make the UK “the world’s best-connected place to do business”.“We cannot duck the decision any longer,” the chancellor insisted, giving a speech in Oxfordshire on her plans for national growth. She said the London hub “connects to emerging markets all over the world, opening up new opportunities for growth”. Continue reading…
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Author : Heather Stewart Economics editor
Publish date : 2025-01-29 11:13:00
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Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway
