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UK Government endorses Heathrow Airport runway expansion

The government has confirmed that it will support the construction of a new third runway at Heathrow Airport. The expansion plans were confirmed as part of a package of 'major air, rail and road improvements' by Transport secretary Geoff Hoon. Mr Hoon said that the government granted its approval for the new runway, but not for the more intensive use of its two existing runways. The Transport Secretary also outlined other measures, including proposals for new high-speed rail lines to link London to Scotland and the West Midlands. Mr Hoon said: 'Heathrow is vital to our economy. It connects us to the growth markets of the future - essential for every great trading nation. But for too long it has operated at full capacity. ' He added: 'This third runway will help secure jobs now and in the future and ensure that Britain remains a place where the world can come to do business. ' British Airways has welcomed the news, claiming that the new conditions to be enforced by the government would see Heathrow 'set new world standards for airport environmental performance'.

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