Heathrow expansion to 'open doors' for firms
Heathrow Airport's plans to expand are expected to 'open doors' for local businesses, with over £1bn available annually for firms to tap into. The airport aims to double its investment in UK-wide supply chains over the next five years.
A technology company boss said closer ties with Heathrow Airport 'will open doors' for local businesses ahead of plans to add a third runway. CC-Informatics attended a regional business summit in Newcastle, inviting small to medium-sized enterprises to work with Heathrow. Organisers said over £1bn was available annually for firms to tap into. Heathrow Airport spokesman Nigel Milton said the airport had spent £1bn annually on UK-wide supply chains and planned to double the investment over the next five years. Newcastle MP Dame Chi Onwurah said the expansion should reap benefits for local businesses and residents, including more construction and cyber security jobs. Heathrow Airport's plan for a third runway has faced opposition from environmental groups and local residents.
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