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Summaries the way we are dealing with the cost, environmental and property impacts of HS2 and calls for parliamentary support for Phase One.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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.
Plans for significant road and rail transport investment in the east midlands, including High Speed 2
Yorkshire set to benefit from high speed rail.
Responding to Sir David Higgins' and the HS2 Growth Taskforce reports.
HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.
Government response to Sir David Higgins' HS2 Plus report.
Crewe to benefit from high speed rail.
Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.
Appeals against HS2 have been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Court.
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.
Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.
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.
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