Heathrow third runway GDP yield may be 90% less than original estimate
Heathrow Airport's proposed third runway may boost GDP by only 0.05%, a staggering 90% less than earlier estimates, according to the Department for Transport. The negative economic impact could reach £62.5 billion, prompting skepticism about the expansion's viability. Critics argue the findings undermine government claims of economic benefits from the project.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 15:26 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 15:50 UTC
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