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Rail minister blasts ‘arrogant’ HS2 over crisis-hit flagship project

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said the flagship development has gone ‘badly wrong’.

Evening Standard

How bad is the HS2 fiasco now? So bad it’s time to listen to Nigel Farage

Labour now says the botched high-speed rail project will be further delayed. Why not just scrap it, as the Reform leader suggests? asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

HS2 may run at 'reduced speeds' in attempt to drive down costs, boss of doomed project admits

Mark Wild said ‘there is a need to simplify the day-one railway’ amid calls for the line to be scrapped altogether

Evening Standard

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HS2 trains could run slower than expected to cut spiralling costs

HS2 is now expected to open after 2033 as transport secretary Heidi Alexander called its management under the Tories a ‘litany of failure’

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: HS2’s never-ending journey continues, as Labour push back the £100bn project … again

In today’s newsletter: It was meant to revolutionise Britain’s rail network and Labour promises a reset, but some question whether the high-speed project is still worth it

The Guardian - UK

HS2: a complete failure by the British state and its politicians

There have been many chances to avert this ‘appalling mess’, but, fuelled by political puff and short-termism, the project has become a farce

The Guardian - UK

HS2 delayed beyond 2033 as minister attacks ‘appalling mess’

Heidi Alexander says billions wasted in ‘litany of failure’ but vows ‘new era of leadership’ will turn project around

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Minister says she will ‘sort out’ HS2 and confirms opening will be delayed

The project has suffered repeated delays and soaring costs despite being scaled back.

Evening Standard

Voices: Is HS2 still worth completing, or is it just a £66bn mistake? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Many now believe the HS2 saga highlights the need for a faster, more integrated, locally driven, and accountable approach to infrastructure in the UK

The Independent UK

UK politics live: Rayner says £1m a day was wasted under Tories’ failed immigration plans in fiery PMQs clash

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander accused the Tories of an ‘appalling mess’ over the delayed rail project

The Independent UK

HS2 opening to be delayed beyond 2033

The project has already suffered repeated delays and soaring costs despite being scaled back.

Evening Standard

HS2 high-speed rail link to miss 2033 target as 'litany of failure' hikes costs by £37bn

HS2 has made UK a 'laughing stock' on infrastructure, says minister as high speed line timetable hits the buffers

Evening Standard

HS2 branded an ‘appalling mess’ as government confirms delay until 2033

The government has announced the project will be delayed beyond 2033

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary to draw ‘line in the sand’ over HS2 as she reveals failings

The Government will attempt to learn from the failings of the major rail project for future infrastructure such as Northern Powerhouse Rail.

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The Guardian - UK

HS2 opening to be delayed past planned 2033 date, minister to announce

Transport secretary will also accuse Conservatives of wasting billions on project with poor management

Evening Standard

Uncertainty continues over steel tariffs after Trump deal

The promised elimination of steel and aluminium tariffs was not part of the measures announced by Donald Trump during a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

Work to get US steel tariffs removed to go on in coming ‘days, weeks and months’

US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25% for now.

The Independent UK

Starmer warned British jobs at risk without better trade deal from Trump

US tariffs for the steel industry will stand at 25 per cent for now – as negotiations over an improved deal continue

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Hopes rise that Hammersmith Bridge could re-open with repairs money from £1 billion Structures Fund

Repairing the 138-year-old bridge, which has been closed to motor vehicles for six years, would be a major boost to west London

The Independent UK

Rail deal worth £500m will help save Scunthorpe steelworks, says minister

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is visiting the Scunthorpe plant to finalise a major rail steel deal between Network Rail and British Steel.

The Independent UK

Treasury minister forgets where new Thames crossing is being built – and how much it will cost

Emma Reynolds came unstuck over questions about the cost and location of the flagship infrastructure scheme

The Independent UK

Ministers pledge another £590m for Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing is aimed at reducing congestion on the Dartford Crossing, with a new motorway-style road.

Evening Standard

Minister in 'Dartmouth Tunnel' blunder as she announces another £590m for Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing aims to cut congestion at the Dartford Tunnel

Evening Standard

HS2 reports subcontractor to HMRC after alleged fraud

This comes after a whistleblower threw a spotlight on two firms working on the the West Midlands section of the high-speed line.

International Business Times UK

Eurostar Unveils £1.7bn High-Speed Rail Services Connecting London Directly to Frankfurt and Geneva

Private train operator Eurostar on Tuesday announced new routes from the British capital to Germany and Switzerland starting September 2025.

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