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Scrapping HS2 would be ‘gross act of vandalism’, Osborne and Heseltine warn

The former deputy PM Lord Heseltine and ex-chancellor George Osborne warned the PM not to go ahead with plans to scrap the northern leg of HS2, first revealed by The Independent

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to back HS2 to Manchester despite cost fears

Former chancellor George Osborne says it would be a ‘gross act of vandalism’ to axe the northern leg of the high-speed network

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Sunak urged to back HS2 to Manchester despite cost fears

Former chancellor George Osborne said it would be a ‘gross act of vandalism’ to axe the northern leg of the high-speed network.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

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University ‘courts’ are failing students

Colleges are ill-equipped to deal with allegations of assault and worse

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Cameron and Clegg considered audacious electoral pact in 2015

Senior Tory and Lib Dem MPs were behind the plan, new book reveals

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

Starmer vows more powers for OBR so Truss budget ‘disaster’ never happens again

The Labour leader said ministers would be legally bound to consult the official fiscal watchdog on tax and spending changes under his party’s plans.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

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 · Sep 21, 2023

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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 · Sep 21, 2023

Transport minister refuses to say if government still committed to extending HS2 to Manchester and Euston – as it happened

Richard Holden responds to urgent question from Labour about HS2 but refuses to say if HS2 will still reach Manchester or Euston in London

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

If only Ed had the balls to cut the podcast bantz and take George Osborne to task

Despite his appalling legacy, the ex-chancellor appears to have a lot of unquestioning journalist pals

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

The week in audio: The Gift; Political Currency; When It Hits the Fan; Newscast – review

Jenny Kleeman on the downside of DNA kits; two ex-chancellors for the price of one; a former ex-tabloid editor and a PR guru are more snooze than news; and Laura Kuenssberg shows how it should be done

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

Abandoning HS2 to north would be a ‘mistake’, Rishi Sunak warned

George Osborne leads chorus of voices urging prime minister to commit to completing railway to the north

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Sarah Jessica Parker has London celebs starstruck and queuing for pics

SJP was the star of an Ambassador Theatre Group party at Kensington Palace

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

George Osborne denies he 'cut people to the quick' while chancellor

GEORGE Osborne has denied he “cut people to the quick” during his time as chancellor under David Cameron, insisting the gap between rich and…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

How austerity (and ideology) broke Britain

This endless week of crumbling schools, poor public services and collapsing council finances has been 13 years in the making – and even loyal Tories now know the game is up

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Restoring the reputation of British Museum curators

Letters: A sad episode at the museum has been characterised by ill-informed comment, writes Andrew Oddy, while Elizabeth Lewis says George Osborne should be replaced as chair

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Why Chinese TikTok hit is fuelling calls for British Museum to return artefacts

The video has sparked calls for the return of an actual jade teapot showcased in the British Museum, where former chancellor George Osborne sits as chair of the board of trustees

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

New British Museum interim director vows to ‘restore reputation’ of institution

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland

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The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Former V&A boss Sir Mark Jones confirmed as British Museum interim director

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Sir Mark Jones put forward as interim director of British Museum

Former head of V&A has suggested Parthenon marbles could be shared with Greece

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

British Museum approves interim director after scandal over theft of 2,000 artefacts

An unnamed employee has been sacked and museum is taking legal action as police investigate

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

British Museum touts Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

The week in audio: Finn and the Bell; Animal; The Rest Is Money – review

An account of the tragic death of a young Vermont man is unforgettable; Radio 4 tells relatable tales of the animal kingdom; and Robert Peston and Steph McGovern launch a spoiler

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

What Went Wrong With Brexit by Peter Foster review – state of denial

A book that lays bare the absurd claims Brexit would reduce red tape – but leaves austerity out of the analysis

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

OPINION - The British Museum thefts have exposed a deeper problem than just security

Its next director is going to have to implement radical culture change if the institution is to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century

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