The government has indicated that plans to bring Gatwick's second runway into regular use will likely be approved, provided environmental conditions are met. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated she is "minded to approve" the airport’s proposals, though the deadline for a final decision has been extended to the end of October. The key issues delaying approval are related to noise prevention measures and public transport provisions. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-second-runway-expansion-approval-delayed-by-government-13317354 #skynews #gatwick #environment #airport SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG5BnqHO8oNlrPDW9CYJog To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales