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15 hours agoGatwick airport's 2.2 billion second runway has been approved - here's what it means for travellers in London
The government has given the airport the go ahead on plans that have been in the works since 2021. The airport's planning application was initially rejected but it was told that the project would be approved the project if the changes addressing noise mitigation and public transport to and from the airport were addressed. A government source told the PA news agency: 'The Transport Secretary has cleared Gatwick expansion for take-off. With capacity constraints holding back business, trade and tourism, this is a no-brainer for growth.'
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