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flag UK approves £2.2B Gatwick runway expansion for 100K more annual flights, boosting economy but facing environmental pushback.

flag The UK government has approved Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn second runway plan, set to add 100,000 flights a year by shifting the emergency runway 12m north. flag Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called it key to £1bn in annual growth and 14,000 jobs. flag Funded privately, the project offers noise insulation and homeowner support, but faces legal challenges from campaigners over climate, noise, and infrastructure concerns. flag Work could start before 2029.

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