Heathrow Expansion Could Cost Jobs | London News

Heathrow’s third runway could backfire: new government analysis warns it might slash jobs across England and Wales, especially in the West Midlands, while costing up to three million people’s health. Critics, including new Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, argue it funnels investment south — the opposite of regional equity. The government counters with long-term economic gains and trade benefits, but the massive £33 billion price tag and local health impacts make this a high-stakes, far-from-settled debate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a232e14877e1f27