HS2
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Government to give HS2 the go-ahead today
The prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to give the green light to HS2 in an announcement today. -
National Audit Office slams basic failings for HS2 being over budget and behind schedule
New report claims that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because the project's complexity and risk have been underestimated. -
HS2 - right project, wrong pitch to the public
The communications and business case for HS2 has not kept pace with the project’s development, says the vice-chair of ACE. -
Prime minister urged to “get HS2 done” as leaked report calls for further delay
The construction industry and regional bodies have all urged the PM to “get HS2 done” after a leaked report claimed costs could balloon to over £106bn. -
HS2 comes at an “exorbitant cost to nature,” according to new report
HS2 has disputed claims made by The Wildlife Trusts on the scale of destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature. -
Cost of HS2 is “out of control” claims review deputy chair
More woe for HS2 as former deputy chair of the review of the project claims that costs are spiralling out of control. -
Full speed ahead for HS2, according to leaked report
HS2 should still go ahead despite costs potentially ballooning to over £88bn, according to a leaked report of the Oakervee review. -
HS2 Oakervee review delayed until 2020, according to deputy chair
HS2 review criticised by deputy chair of panel, and publication set to be delayed until 2020. -
HS2 to streamline procurement for civils sub-contractors
HS2’s main works civils contractors have collaborated to introduce a new system for assessing tenders, designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs for the supply chain. -
The north and Midlands "must take control" of HS2, says Northern Powerhouse review
New review calls for new independent body based on the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver HS2 efficiently and with maximum value.