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Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail (opens original article in a new tab)

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Campaigners opposing Gatwick Airport expansion lost two High Court challenges but plan to appeal, as the government approved a £2.2bn plan to move the emergency runway, with the court ruling the scheme would not significantly affect net zero targets.

  • Campaigners lost two High Court challenges against Gatwick Airport expansion
  • Transport Secretary approved £2.2bn plan to move emergency runway 12 metres north
  • Court ruled scheme would not 'materially impact' net zero targets

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