Heathrow Airport could soon expand if government gives the green light to controversial plans to build a third runway. The UK’s busiest airport in Hillingdon, west London, is rumoured to get permission to build its third runway.

British Prime Minister Rachel Reeves gave her biggest indication yet that she would support expanding London's Heathrow hub, saying driving economic growth was the government's priority in answer to a question about airport expansion.

The boss of Heathrow Airport, Thomas Woldbye, said in December that his company needs a "clear steer" from the new government by the end of 2025 over plans to expand the airport and build a third runway.

Keir Starmer’s government is preparing to approve controversial expansions to three London airports as part of a push to spur growth that’s become more urgent this month after international markets cast doubt on the credibility of the UK’s economic plans.

Meanwhile, Heathrow bosses see the expansion as critical for economic growth, Metro understands. While Heathrow Airport declined to comment on the Chancellor’s rumoured approval