# Report: Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions

A new report finds that expanding Heathrow Airport would likely shift thousands of jobs away from other parts of the UK, concentrating economic benefits in London. The study challenges claims that the expansion would boost national employment and highlights regional inequalities. This matters because it could influence UK government decisions on infrastructure and regional economic policy.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/27/heathrow-expansion-would-take-jobs-from-other-uk-regions-third-runway) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:29 GMT