Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway in bid to drive UK growth

In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK world's best-connected place to do business'

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Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, in an upbeat speech setting out her plans for kickstarting the stalling UK economy.

Brushing aside doubts about the project's compatibility with the UK's climate commitments - including within government - Reeves said a third runway would make the UK the world's best-connected place to do business".