Heathrow Airport could soon expand if government gives the green light to controversial plans to build a third runway. The UK’s busiest airport in Hillingdon, west London, is rumoured to get permission to build its third runway.

British Prime Minister Rachel Reeves gave her biggest indication yet that she would support expanding London's Heathrow hub, saying driving economic growth was the government's priority in answer to a question about airport expansion.

Heathrow Airport has been labelled catastrophic and controversial ahead of expansions which will mean a new runway, as chancellor rachel reeves to approve

Rachel Reeves has declared that “growth must trump other things” as the Treasury backs plans to expand the UK’s main airports. In a move likely to spark tension with senior Labour figures, she told Davos delegates that Britain’s economy comes first,

Rachel Reeves is set to face down prominent Labour critics of plans to expand Heathrow, saying the need for economic growth trumps other concerns. The Chancellor is expected to use a speech on growth next week to support the proposed third runway at the west London airport and endorse expansion at Gatwick and Luton Airports.