英国考虑在希思罗机场修建第三条跑道，旨在增加就业，但面临法律延误。 UK considers third runway at Heathrow, aiming to boost jobs but facing legal delays.

英国政府鼓励希思罗机场在夏季之前提交第三条跑道的提案。 The UK government is encouraging Heathrow Airport to submit proposals for a third runway by summer. 如果获得批准，交通部将审查机场国家政策声明，规划监察局将进行为期 18 个月的开发同意令流程，包括公众咨询。 If approved, the Department for Transport will review the Airports National Policy Statement and the Planning Inspectorate will conduct an 18-month Development Consent Order process, including public consultation. 预计会面临法律挑战，使施工推迟至少十年。 Legal challenges are expected, delaying construction for at least a decade. 希思罗机场的目标是在提交申请之前投资其供应链并创造就业机会，同时还寻求规划和金融改革。 Heathrow aims to invest in its supply chain and create jobs before submitting the application, while also seeking planning and financial reforms.