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Safeguarding directions along the London to West Midlands HS2 route have been updated and revised.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.
Summaries the way we are dealing with the cost, environmental and property impacts of HS2 and calls for parliamentary support for Phase One.
Concerns the second reading of the HS2 Bill and outlines the powers government is seeking to proceed with plans for Phase One of the route.
Derby and Nottingham are set to benefit from HS2
HS2 hybrid Bill petitioning dates released.
Outcome of the HS2 2013 consultation on property compensation for the London to West Midlands route and details of compensation packages.
Release of HS2 compensation schemes including the express purchase scheme, rent-back option and exceptional hardship scheme.
Yorkshire set to benefit from high speed rail.
HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.
Crewe to benefit from high speed rail.
Appeals against HS2 have been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.
The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.
As part of a series of UK-wide visits, HS2 Growth Taskforce is meeting key figures in London.
The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.
Leaders from the UK's 10 largest cities call for the fast delivery of HS2.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.
HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.
HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits.
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