Approval of third Heathrow runway worries retailers

Retailers near Heathrow Airport are concerned about their livelihoods following the government’s approval of a third runway.

Rahul Patel, of Budgens of Colnbrook in Slough, told RN: “There’s a lot of uncertainty and I could lose my livelihood if nearby residents are forced to move from the area.”

Farouk Chaffar, of Sovereign Food & Wine, in Sipson added: “Residents have been gradually moving out since the expansion was first announced and I'm uncertain about the future."

A final vote in July will determine the £14bn expansion’s outcome. Homes in nearby areas of Harmondsworth, Sipson and Longford could be affected.