UK PM May says no decision taken on the site of airport expansion
[LONDON] The government has not yet made a decision about where to allow airport expansion in southeast England but will do so this month, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
It is due to decide between plans for a new runway west of London at Heathrow, the busiest airport in both Britain and Europe, or at Gatwick to the south. The decision has been debated for more than 25 years.
An announcement on Tuesday that ministers who opposed the decision would be allowed to do so publicly was interpreted by media as a signal that backing would be given to Heathrow expansion, which has several high-profile opponents in government.
"No decision has been taken on the site of airport expansion in the southeast," Ms May told parliament. "Government will take a decision this month."
REUTERS
KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Transport & Logistics
VinFast chief plans to invest US$1 billion more from his fortune in EV maker
XPeng CEO says its software, AI upgrades to enter ‘super fast cycle’
Swedish manufacturer is latest to offer electric pleasure craft in Singapore
Mercedes says it will continue to invest in China tie-ups
Xiaomi locks in over 75,000 orders for SU7 car, targets over 10,000 deliveries in June
Ford profit beats on commercial sales; EVs still dragging