UK airport expansion decision due next week

The UK govt will announce next week its decision on where it will approve airport expansion in the south-east of the country. Heathrow and Gatwick are the candidates for additional runway capacity in a process that is coming to a conclusion after over 20 years of debate. The decision will be taken by a sub-committee of cabinet which will meet next week to select the winning bid. There will then be a period of public consultation before parliament votes on it. The vote is not expected for another year. <br/>