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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Gwyn Topham and Simrin Rahman

Gatwick submits plans for second runway to double passenger numbers

A plane lands at Gatwick airport
Gatwick said the planned runway would generate 14,000 jobs. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

London Gatwick has formally submitted plans for a £2.2bn second runway, as the airport looks to double its passenger numbers to 75 million a year.

Gatwick said the planned runway would generate 14,000 jobs and bring a £1bn annual boost to the region.

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