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- Welsh government wins Cardiff Airport legal battle against Bristol over £200m subsidyBristol Airport has lost a legal battle against its rival aviation hub near Cardiff over £200m in subsidy.
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- Welsh Government big win in legal challenge from Bristol AirportThe Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the Welsh Government's £205m subsidy plans for Cardiff Airport are legal
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- Cardiff Airport wins huge battle after £205m Bristol Airport rowThe Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the Welsh Government's £205m subsidy plans for Cardiff Airport are legal
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