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  • Sir David Higgins to drive down cost of HS2

    New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 1 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on water bills, the NHS, RBS, devolved powers and the HS2 extension.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strengthening Britain’s train-building industry

    Rail Industry Supply Chain Forum announced to strengthen rail industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HS2: further benefits for Scotland

    Letter from David Prout, Director General of HS2 to Alison Munro, CEO of HS2 Ltd, setting out objectives for further work on Scotland.

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  • Next phase of work for High Speed 2 and Scotland

    Study announced to increase the benefits that Scotland gains from HS2.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wales Office Minister: HS2 is a central part of our ambition to build a stronger UK economy

    Stephen Crabb MP writes for the Western Mail on the benefits of HS2 to the Welsh economy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 25 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, energy, Grangemouth, HS2.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 29 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on digital government, HS2, the Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral and Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Why HS2 will spread prosperity

    Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HS2 crucial to meet UK transport needs

    HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The strategic case for HS2

    Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HS2 design refinement consultation: decisions and Safeguarding Directions for Northolt and Bromford

    A response to the design refinement consultation concerning decisions and Directions for Northolt and Bromford has been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Deighton calls on the UK to be HS2-ready

    …Initial report HS2 Growth Taskforce: the challenge released asking town and cities to be 'HS2-ready'.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Railway Engineers Forum

    Discusses current transport issues and the benefits of HS2.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary announces government's new approach to PF2 infrastructure investment

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander speaks to an audience of industry and business representatives, at a Centre Forum infrastructure event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to Choshu 5 Theme: innovation and partnership

    Celebrates the UK's links with the Japanese rail industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of the new Chairman of HS2 Ltd

    Sir David Higgins will be taking over the role of Chair of HS2 as of January 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Danny Alexander at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury talks about the Help to Buy scheme and government policy on building more homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 8 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, housing, press regulation, the reshuffle and Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Aviation capacity in the UK: emerging thinking, 7 October 2013

    Discusses the progress plus arguments in favour of and against expanding airport capacity at the national level.

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