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Key Issues Briefings

Regional Briefing

This briefing sets out the regional impacts of Heathrow expansion including 170,000 fewer flights from regional airports.

Taxpayer Costs

This briefing sets out the economic costs to taxpayers from Heathrow expansion including public transport, carbon abatement & health.

Financial Costs

This briefing sets out the financial costs and risks associated with Heathrow's debt, expansion costs and why passengers will end up paying more.

Noise Briefing

This briefing sets out the noise impacts of Heathrow expansion from the extra 276,000 aircraft every year.

Biodiversity Briefing

This briefing sets out the biodiversity impacts of expansion including loss of 1300 acres of Green Belt and diversion of 5 rivers.

Ownership

This briefing explains Heathrow's ownership structure.

Air Pollution Briefing

This briefing sets out the air pollution impacts of Heathrow expansion which even Government accepts will be significantly negative

Climate Briefing

Exploring the climate impacts of expansion including the huge increase in carbon emissions from operations and construction.

Impact of Noise on Children

Aviation Strategy

Legal Challenge

Regional Connectivity

The DfT forecasts that growth at non-London airports between 2016 and 2030 will be 24% less due to a third runway at Heathrow and 17% less  between 2016 and 2050.

 

The Transport Select Committee concluded that in total there will be 162,000 fewer flights from non-London airports compared to a no expansion scenario.

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