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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton

Heathrow’s growing debt makes third runway plan even more absurd, say opponents

A £1 billion rise in Heathrow’s debt has prompted campaigners against a third runway to argue the government’s decision to back the airport’s expansion is even more absurd.

The company’s accounts for last year, just released, show it reported £17.6bn of debt – up from £16.6bn in 2024.

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