A second runway at Gatwick could open by the end of the decade after a last-ditch legal challenge was rejected by appeal judges yesterday.
In good news for the UK’s sluggish economy, the new runway is expected to boost growth by £1billion and create 14,000 jobs.
The £2.2billion scheme will see 100,000 more flights taking off every year from the West Sussex hub, Britain’s second-busiest airport.
Yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling exhausts the legal process, bringing an eight-year planning and legal battle to an end.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: ‘This is a major milestone for Gatwick and for local communities, with expansion unlocking
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