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Is Boris Johnson’s authority ‘evaporating’?
Is Boris Johnson’s authority ‘evaporating’?
Tory MPs concerned PM ‘lacks strategy’ and presides over a cabinet of ‘nodding dogs’
19 Nov 2021
What the HS2 U-turn means for the levelling-up agenda
What the HS2 U-turn means for the levelling-up agenda
Cuts to high-speed rail links ‘undermine’ government’s key policy, say northern leaders
18 Nov 2021
Can the Lib Dems win the Chesham and Amersham by-election?
Can the Lib Dems win the Chesham and Amersham by-election?
HS2 and planning reforms could swing Tory safe seat
16 Jun 2021
Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 September
18 Sep 2020
HS2: work starts on controversial £100bn rail line
HS2: work starts on controversial £100bn rail line
PM says project will create 22,000 jobs and ‘fire up economic growth’
4 Sep 2020
Are HS2’s London tunnelling plans safe?
Are HS2’s London tunnelling plans safe?
High Court hears that Euston tunnels could cause ‘massive structural collapse’
29 Apr 2020
Instant Opinion: launching HS2 now ‘is a disgrace’
Instant Opinion: launching HS2 now ‘is a disgrace’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 17 April
17 Apr 2020
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Why HS2 construction is going ahead despite lockdown
Why HS2 construction is going ahead despite lockdown
Government decision for contracted firms to begin work on rail line blasted as ‘tone-deaf’
15 Apr 2020
Is Dominic Cummings losing influence in Downing Street?
Is Dominic Cummings losing influence in Downing Street?
Prime minister’s chief adviser calls for children’s TV superheroes to replace cabinet
12 Feb 2020
Instant Opinion: Xi Jinping faces China’s ‘Chernobyl moment’
Instant Opinion: Xi Jinping faces China’s ‘Chernobyl moment’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 11 February
11 Feb 2020
Boris Johnson to give HS2 the go-ahead
Boris Johnson to give HS2 the go-ahead
Prime minister will also announce new funding for bus and cycle links
11 Feb 2020
Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost?
Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost?
Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion as he prepares to give rail project the green light
30 Jan 2020
Report blames Tories for late and over-budget HS2
Report blames Tories for late and over-budget HS2
There are fears that controversial scheme's costs could top £106bn
24 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring
Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 17 January
17 Jan 2020
What is the Northern Powerhouse?
What is the Northern Powerhouse?
George Osborne’s think tank was designed to devolve power and boost the North’s economic output
27 Aug 2019
HS2 southern section ‘could be put on ice’
HS2 southern section ‘could be put on ice’
Boris Johnson to review controversial rail project amid concerns over spiralling costs
22 Jul 2019
HS2 contracts worth £6.6bn awarded
HS2 contracts worth £6.6bn awarded
High-speed rail link plans announced - and troubled constructor Carillion will benefit
17 Jul 2017
HS3: Do we need another high-speed rail link?
HS3: Do we need another high-speed rail link?
How the proposed HS3 link between Manchester and Leeds might boost the northern economy
23 Jun 2014
Hitachi to move rail HQ from Japan to UK as it eyes HS2
Hitachi to move rail HQ from Japan to UK as it eyes HS2
Manufacturer of the first bullet train comes to UK in 'incredible vote of confidence’ for Britain
20 Mar 2014
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 28 Jan 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 28 Jan 2013
28 Jan 2013
