Would expanding UK airports really deliver an economic boost?

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Analysts from New Economics Foundation warn against airport expansion, citing increased climate risks and little evidence of financial benefits for the UK

The government is this week facing fresh calls to carefully consider the climate implications of approving plans for expanding UK airports, with a new analysis from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) arguing...

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