Heathrow third runway delayed to 2039; PM dodges backing as project faces scrutiny

Heathrow has pushed back the third runway's operational target from 2035 to 2039, citing planning hurdles, and Prime Minister Burnham has declined to reaffirm support for the 'contested' project. The delay strengthens critics' arguments against the project's viability, though the government's final stance remains unclear. This matters as it signals potential shifts in UK infrastructure policy and could affect aviation capacity and investment decisions.