British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

“The UK’s economy is set to lose between £900m and £1.1bn every year the third runway at Heathrow is delayed, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said yesterday.”

“The controversial expansion, which was given the go-ahead by the then transport secretary Geoff Hoon in January, could be worth up to £30bn to the entire country over 60 years, the group said, as it …”

“It also said that Heathrow had fallen from being the number one airport in Europe by destinations served, to fifth place over the past twenty years.”

“Heathrow carries 70mpassengers per year”

“If a Thames Estuary hub took 20 years longer than Heathrow expansion, the economy would lose between £8.9bn – £10.9bn”

“Expansion at Heathrow would mean economic benefits of £8.6bn-£12.8bn directly, plus £20bn in wider benefits”

“The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said its Burdens Barometer report indicated that almost a third of the regulatory burden came from European Union directives last year.”