UK considers third runway at Heathrow, aiming to boost jobs but facing legal delays.

The UK government is encouraging Heathrow Airport to submit proposals for a third runway by summer. If approved, the Department for Transport will review the Airports National Policy Statement and the Planning Inspectorate will conduct an 18-month Development Consent Order process, including public consultation. Legal challenges are expected, delaying construction for at least a decade. Heathrow aims to invest in its supply chain and create jobs before submitting the application, while also seeking planning and financial reforms.

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