Gatwick 2nd runway backed by government

Mixed reactions as second Gatwick runway backed
Residents across the South East have shared mixed reactions to a second runway at Gatwick Airport being backed by the government.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion,
Gatwick welcomes government response on second runway despite new decision delay
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The airport wants to move its northern run-off strip, which is only used for taxiing or as a back-up, by 12 metres to create an additional take-off and landing spot to create more flights and jobs. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is "minded to approve" the expansion on condition that measures to reduce noise are put in place.
Gatwick second runway backed by government
A second runway at Gatwick Airport has been backed by government, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion. Some MPs, local authorities and residents are strongly opposed.
Government backs Gatwick’s £2.2bn second runway
The government has backed plans for a £2.2bn second runway at Gatwick Airport. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has said she was “minded to approve” the expansion as long as it includes measures to reduce noise.
Gatwick second runway decision expected
If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.
UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London.
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Gatwick Airport, just south of London, wins provisional support for second runway
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London.