Business warning over 'costly' delays to new airport links

Britain must increase its airport capacity or risk becoming a second-tier global economy, some of the UK's largest businesses are warning. Boots, Dixons, John Lewis, Next and Lloyds are among those pressing for action to build new runways and terminals over the next 20 years.
They are urging political parties to commit to back recommendations of Sir Howard Davies' review into capacity.
The review is looking at all options, including a third runway at Heathrow.
Most airlines back extending Heathrow but it is opposed by environmental campaigners and by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
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