Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

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What happened

The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

Key facts

  • The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 UTC.

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