Chancellor says Heathrow shutdown shows need for increased resilience in UK critical infrastructure

The chancellor has defended a decision to delay an expansion at Gatwick as she was questioned in the wake of the sudden closure of Heathrow airport - despite admitting the fire showed the need for increased capacity and resilience.

Mar 23, 2025 - 11:58
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Chancellor says Heathrow shutdown shows need for increased resilience in UK critical infrastructure
The chancellor has defended a decision to delay an expansion at Gatwick as she was questioned in the wake of the sudden closure of Heathrow airport - despite admitting the fire showed the need for increased capacity and resilience.