New trade data shows Heathrow’s pivotal role

Commenting on new trade data, which shows the importance of Heathrow to UK exports, Chris Richards, Senior Business Environment Policy Adviser at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, says: “Heathrow is a global freight hub for the UK economy, handling over 36% of Britain’s non-EU exports by value. [These] trade figures show that over the 12 months to July almost 100 times more exports to non-EU destinations were sent via Heathrow in comparison to Gatwick. This reaffirms why manufacturers overwhelmingly back a third runway at Heathrow. “As the UK charts a new trade course, Heathrow will be a key linchpin to delivering