Heathrow airport: government to announce decision on third runway
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#X8EQ)
David Cameron and senior ministers meet to consider proposals but may decide that further consultation is needed before final decision is made
The government is to announce its decision - or lack of one - on Heathrow expansion later on Thursday when David Cameron and key cabinet ministers meet to consider the Airports Commission's recommendation to build a third runway.
Heathrow's hopes are likely to remain in the balance with the government expected to give no more than a lukewarm endorsement of the commission's verdict, and say that further consultation and environmental safeguards are needed.
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