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Government set to confirm HS2 delays

By 2023-03-09T12:28:00

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Costs on first phase have reportedly risen £2bn since last update

The government is reportedly set to reveal the full extent of budget overruns on HS2 and confirm plans for money-saving delays to the job. 

The BBC reports that delays will primarily affect sections from Birmingham to Crewe and from Crewe to Manchester, though design work on the Euston stretch could also be affected. 

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