The official environmental impact assessment of the HS2 rail project demonstrates “a shocking disregard” for England’s woodland and wildlife, the Woodland Trust has claimed. The first...
Former chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling has criticised the controversial, multi-billion pound HS2 rail line, which he says has “highly contentious” economic benefits. Writing in...
This week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for more effort by the UK government to stimulate a strong and sustainable recovery. Simon Leadbetter lays out what...
The government will “promote economic growth” while also “continuing to make progress in tackling climate change”, the Queen said in her annual speech to parliament. Outlining...
George Osborne spoke with passion when asked by the BBC to give the “economic case” for HS2 yesterday. Alex Blackburne writes how the chancellor’s answer revealed...
New details of the controversial £32 billion high-speed rail network, HS2, have been unveiled by the government today. The second phase of the development will see...
The chancellor George Obsorne delivered his fifth set piece financial statement that we’ve covered. He opened with the bold statement that the economy is healing. While...