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World Service,28 Jan 2025,26 mins

Will Heathrow’s third runway finally take flight?

World Business Report

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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major infrastructure projects, with the most significant being a long-debated third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plan has faced decades of planning and environmental hurdles. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has reported annual losses nearing $12 billion, marking its worst performance in years. And in California, winemakers warn that former President Donald Trump’s proposed deportation of undocumented migrants could devastate their industry.

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