Heathrow’s third runway may not open until 2039

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves set the 2035 goal in January, saying the expansion would support economic growth and create 100,000 jobs. The latest timetable points to an opening only in 2039, potentially complicating Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s growth ambitions.'}

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Heathrow is aiming to obtain planning permission by 2029. The airport says that after approval the runway could open within a decade. It says the privately funded project would create at least 108,000 jobs and channel billions of pounds into supply chains across the country.'}

{'type': 'paragraph', 'text': 'Heathrow believes the work could finish earlier if additional regulatory obstacles are removed; the government has already changed planning laws. The Department for Transport said there is currently no active planning application for a third runway. It declined to comment on ongoing consultations but said it would work with Heathrow and other stakeholders on a framework for considering a future application. Source: Bernama / PA Media / dpa.'}