Heathrow to pledge to use UK steel and boost growth in third runway proposal Airport’s chief executive to formally spell out expansion plans in speech at British Steel plant in Scunthorpe.
Gareth Stace, director-general of the trade body UK Steel, said it was “a vital commitment to strengthening Britain’s industrial backbone”, adding: “Backing UK steel means backing UK jobs, innovation, and long-term industrial growth, ensuring the benefits of Heathrow’s expansion are felt nationwide.”.
Heathrow will submit third runway proposals to the government this summer, pledging to use UK steel and boost growth, the airport has confirmed.
Its chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, will formally spell out plans for a third runway to follow a multibillion-pound upgrade of the London airport’s existing terminals and facilities, in a speech at the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe on Wednesday.
Woldbye is expected to say: “A third runway is critical for the country’s future economic success, and I confirm we will submit our plans for a third runway to government this summer.
