Heathrow Airport's multibillion-pound investment to boost UK steel jobs

UK-based Heathrow Airport has announced a multibillion-pound investment programme aimed at expanding its facilities, which includes plans for new terminal buildings, aircraft stands, and infrastructure to support a third runway. The investment is expected to generate significant demand for UK-made steel, thereby securing thousands of jobs in the UK steel industry. By utilizing UK-produced steel, this project is projected to have a long-term positive impact on the steel sector, which currently supports over 75,000 jobs and contributes nearly £2 billion annually to the economy.

UK Government · February 11, 2025