Airport expansion carries promise of 50,000 jobs - Heathrow

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        October 20, 2026

Airport expansion carries promise of 50,000 jobs - Heathrow

Good Morning West London — 2026-10-20

HEATHROW is promising that its expansion plans will unlock at least 50,000 jobs in the communities around Heathrow.
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Airport expansion carries promise of 50,000 jobs - Heathrow
• HEATHROW is promising that its expansion plans will unlock at least 50,000 jobs in the communities around Heathrow.
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