hs2
Policy
Government contends better digital connectivity can help farmers embrace critical technologies for enhancing rural sustainability and conservation efforts
06 June 2023
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4 min read
Nuclear
Government could delay or even axe both Suffolk nuclear project and high speed rail projects as it seeks to cut spending in response to deficit fears
04 November 2022
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6 min read
Rail
HS2's CEO Mark Thurston sets out the challenges and ambitions for the high speed electric rail project in achieving its net zero ambition while seeking to minimise the impact on nature
23 March 2022
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5 min read
Rail
The government's £96bn Integrated Rail Plan has faced criticism from green groups and regional politicians, who fear it represents a major downgrade on previous proposals
19 November 2021
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6 min read
Rail
Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson MP sets out his case for HS2, promising it will be 'one of our cleanest, greenest, and most-environmentally sustainable forms of transport'
04 June 2020
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4 min read
Transport
All modes of high-speed travel come with a cost to the environment, and their climate impacts need to be considered holistically
17 February 2020
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4 min read
Policy
Prime Minister concedes costs have spiralled but argues 'poor management has not detracted from the fundamental value of the project'
11 February 2020
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5 min read
Rail
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tells MPs full London-Birmingham services will not begin until 2031
03 September 2019
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4 min read
Rail
Move calls into question whether the controversial £50bn infrastructure project will go ahead
21 August 2019
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2 min read
Rail
Additional High Speed Rail funding will go towards HS2 Woodland Fund to plant new native trees along route between Birmingham and Crewe
25 June 2018
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1 min read
