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High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England

The Independent UK

Shapps says HS2 cannot have ‘open-ended cheque’ as Sunak set to wield axe

The leg of HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester is in doubt because of spiralling costs.

The Independent UK

Uttarakhand CM Dhami leads delegation to UK to attract investors

CM Dhami embarks on 3-day UK tour to attract investors for Uttarakhand Global Investor Summit. He'll hold roadshows in London & Birmingham & meet world's big business houses.

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Sunak set to cut off HS2’s northern leg as costs spiral – reports

Rishi Sunak has publicly refused to guarantee the high-speed line will go to Manchester and is reportedly set to wield the axe.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps hints at change to HS2 plans amid £8bn cost shock

Defence secretary says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to finance scheme if cost soars

Evening Standard

Tory big beasts turn on Rishi Sunak’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2

David Cameron, Boris Johnson and the government’s own infrastructure tsar join outcry against ‘tragedy’ of cancelling Birmingham to Manchester rail line – first revealed in The Independent

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak pushes to axe northern HS2 rail line ahead of Tory conference

Sources say the PM wants to scrap the project’s section o Manchester before the party’s annual gathering in the city next weekend

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Former Tory leaders condemn ‘desperate’ move to ditch HS2 to Manchester

Boris Johnson said rumoured cuts to HS2 were ‘Treasury driven nonsense’, with David Cameron also said to have intervened.

Evening Standard

Gold-plated HS2 looks dead. So let’s run the numbers on a bronze-plated design

Savings from a curvier, less fast line need serious consideration as it would be a colossal waste to stop at Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Hospital watchdog takes action against NHS trust over patient safety concerns

The Care Quality Commission made unannounced visits to Brooklands hospital in Birmingham due to ‘concerns about the quality of services’.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed

Evening Standard

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

It comes after The Independent revealed ministers are considering scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg in a bid to save £35 billion

The Independent UK

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link London and Manchester

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed

Evening Standard

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link Manchester and London

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed.

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The Conversation

Rising costs and delays don't necessarily mean HS2 is failing – an expert in new infrastructure development explains

The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…

The Guardian - UK

Gove may blame Labour, but Tory-led councils are facing similar difficulties

With 26 English local authorities at risk of following Birmingham in next two years, a longer-term view is needed

WEKU

Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance

Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students.

The Independent UK

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council facing commissioners’ intervention – Gove

Communities Secretary Michael Gove also outlined plans for a local inquiry into how Birmingham ‘got to this position’.

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The Independent UK

‘Bankrupt’ Birmingham City Council may be forced to sell off airport and library

The residents and businesses in Birmingham deserve better, said the housing secretary Michael Gove

The Guardian - UK

What might Birmingham city council be forced to sell to pay its bills?

As local authority is placed in special measures, the council reviews assets such as its library and stadium

The Guardian - UK

Commissioners to run Birmingham city council, Michael Gove says

Recovery plan for Britain’s largest authority could include job cuts, asset sales and council tax rises

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Birmingham’s long road back from the brink of bankruptcy

In today’s newsletter: As the government takes direct control of the city’s finances, how did the UK’s second-biggest city find itself in such a mess?

The Guardian - UK

Build HS2, say northern leaders, as ministers refuse to confirm Manchester link

Andy Burnham says reports Rishi Sunak wants to cut route short at Birmingham ‘beggared belief’

The Independent UK

Ministers accused of ‘rail betrayal’ as they refuse to confirm HS2 to Manchester

A leaked photograph suggested the Government is weighing up scrapping the second phase from Birmingham to the North West.

The Independent UK

Government-appointed commissioners ‘set to intervene’ in Birmingham City Council

Reports claim Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove could announce details of the move as soon as Tuesday.

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