UK approval for Gatwick airport expansion lawful, court rules

London: ​Britain's approval of ‌plans ​to expand Gatwick Airport was lawful, London's High Court ruled on Tuesday, ⁠after a legal challenge brought by campaigners.The opening ‌of a second runway at ‌Britain's second largest airport, situated ‌30 miles (48 ‌km) south ‌of London, was given the ​go-ahead ‌last ​year.Campaign group ⁠Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions argued ​the ⁠decision did ⁠not properly take account ⁠of the impact on Britain's climate change goals.Judge Tim Mould dismissed two ‌claims seeking a judicial review ​of the expansion.