HS2 facing delays due to huge rise in costs CEO says discussions with suppliers and Government on finding ways to minimise the soaring costs Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023
Sinkhole pool of 'alien' brown foam bubbles up onto sports pitch near HS2 work “It looked alien and unnatural. It reminded me of a volcano spewing up lava. I couldn’t believe it was anywhere in the UK.” Wales Online · Feb 24, 2023
Work halted on HS2 after mystery pool of bubbling foam appears Tunnelling stopped briefly after brown bubbling substance emerged from the ground on rugby pitch in Ruislip The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023
Thursday briefing: Billions over budget, years overdue – no one knows what will happen to HS2 In today’s newsletter: The ambitious, controversial high speed rail project has take over a decade to make any real progress – and may drag on for years yet The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week 2023: HS2 launches recruitment drive High-speed rail project is again hiring apprentices across Birmingham and the West Midlands as it homes in on 2,000 target with fresh round of hires Birmingham Post · Feb 6, 2023
Bright lights, big cities: cash and HS2 are not the only keys to renewing the north, Andy Burnham Civic magnetism also depends on creativity, glamour and tourist appeal, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Jeremy Hunt commits to HS2’s Euston terminal amid reports it may be scrapped and line end at Old Oak Common The project has already faced delays and increased costs which has seen the Leeds leg scrapped Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023
HS2 archaeologists uncover evidence of one of first battles of 17th century English Civil War Around 200 impact marks from pistol shots were discovered on a medieval gatehouse of Coleshill Manor in Warwickshire The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
‘Better than finding gold’: towers’ remains may rewrite history of English civil war Archaeologists say finding medieval gatehouse at Coleshill was ‘real shock’ and ‘highlight of our careers’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023
How Cardiff's first new tram line will work and transform public transport in south Wales The new line to Cardiff Bay is just the start of a mind-boggling, immense and very costly project Wales Online · Jan 21, 2023
HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish Around 200 impact marks from pistol shots were discovered on a medieval gatehouse of Coleshill Manor in Warwickshire. The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
Minister hails ‘extraordinary’ HS2 bridge Huw Merriman visited the site where HS2’s 2.1-mile-long Colne Valley Viaduct is being built just outside north-west London. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
There has been ‘immense progress’ on the HS2 project, claims its boss Work for 2023 includes hitting half-way point on 10-mile long Chiltern tunnel and a new railway station in Birmingham's city centre Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022
HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’ Chief executive Mark Thurston said a series of milestones were reached during the past 12 months. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Birmingham Post · Dec 6, 2022 Hargreaves Services expects strong half year results across all divisions The industrial and property group said work on HS2 projects had been a strong driver of growth
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 Tory rebel Esther McVey fumes Jeremy Hunt could have 'put final nail in election hopes' The former Work and Pensions Secretary said she could not support the tax rises announced in yesterday's Autumn Statement and said that money should be saved on projects such as HS2
Birmingham Post · Nov 12, 2022 Dental nurse named Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year 2022 Judges praise 18-year-old Summar Wilkes for the way she has tackled personal setbacks to excel in both her studies and on-the-job training
Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022 Mark Drakeford speaks out about his Senedd outburst for the first time 'I was thinking this is not a good look for how we conduct politics in Wales'
Birmingham Post · Oct 5, 2022 HS2 launches search for manager of £50m investment fund HS2’s Innovation Investment Fund is due to launch in spring 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022 Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the violent clashes in Leicester In today’s newsletter: Arrests and disinformation stoke fears among people in one of the UK’s most diverse cities that unrest might spread
Manchester Evening News · Sep 1, 2022 Billionaire Issa brothers poach HS2 boss as they pledge 'laser-focus' on cost of living crisis The brothers ran their first petrol station in Bury in 2001
Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022 Issa brothers 'laser-focused' on helping staff through cost of living crisis despite profits dip EG Group has hired HS2's chief financial officer as its new CFO
Birmingham Post · Aug 30, 2022 The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail
Wales Online · Aug 13, 2022 We asked the Chancellor why Wales is missing out on HS2 funding and the answers show they still simply don't get it They ended the interview after we pressed him on the issue of rail funding in Wales
Birmingham Post · Aug 4, 2022 HS2 viaducts: Residents react to Solihull plans as developers urged to work with residents People near Balsall Common fear building work - HS2 says it is working to minimise local impacts