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The Budget and what it means for transport in Wales
The Budget
All eyes will be on Mark Drakeford when he reveals the Welsh Government budget in December
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Rachel Reeves' Budget: What it means for London transport and future TfL projects
By City AM
The recent Budget announcement has been dominating headlines, but how will it impact Londoners looking to get around the capital?
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North West business leaders have their say on Rachel Reeves' 'Budget for growth'
The Budget
Warning there may be ‘unintended consequences’ as analysts digest spending announcements
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Autumn Budget 2024: HS2 and tram extensions - how the Chancellor's statement will impact the West Midlands
West Midlands
Regional Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed the Budget speech, saying it will help 'deliver local priorities'
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Budget 24: key points from the Autumn statement for businesses
The Budget
The top headlines from today's far-reaching Budget at a glance, including National Insurance contribution changes
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives major HS2 and Transpennine upgrade updates in Budget
By City AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given a major update on HS2 and the Transpennine upgrade in the Budget, as she said the money would deliver "fully electric local and regional services between Manchester and Stalybridge by the end of this year"
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Ministers to oversee building of HS2
Transport
Transport Secretary demands reports and updates as costs spiral on high-speed rail project
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government explores PFI-style funding for HS2 Euston station redevelopment
By City AM
The Conservative government abolished PFIs for new infrastructure projects in 2018 following criticism that they failed to give the taxpayer value for money
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Rochdale MP champions revival of direct London rail link after 27 years, boosting local economy and connectivity
Labour Party
Town has not had a dedicated service to the capital since 2000
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HS2 from Birmingham to Crewe back on the table - reports
Politics
Sources have told LBC that phase 2a will be resurrected after then PM Rishi Sunak threw out the high-speed project last year
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Work starts on pilings at HS2 station
West Midlands
The work forms part of the foundations of what will be a new station for the high-speed rail services
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Business leaders' plea for new north-south rail link
The Budget
Letter sent to Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget outlines case for new line between West Midlands and Manchester following downgrade of HS2
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy sees growth in August, boosting Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Autumn Budget
Institute of Directors
The economy resumed its expansion after two months of stagnation, official figures show
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The new HS2 station that will add up to 10 minutes to south Wales to London train times
High Speed 2
The Old Oak Common station close to Paddington will wipe out much of the speed benefits from electrification of the south Wales to London rail line
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Welsh Government yet to give funding commitment to £100m Cardiff Crossrail project
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government is seeking a fairer funding deal on rail investment in Wales from the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government
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First Minister says Wales 'short-changed' over railway funding
Economic Development
Eluned Morgan is looking for a better funding deal for rail with the Labour Government in Westminister
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Andy Burnham 'will not accept' £17bn funding cut for new Manchester-Liverpool railway
Enterprise
Scheme will depend on Government funding that may not be 'practically available'
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University station revamp crowned region's top civil engineering project
West Midlands
Project to breathe new life into 1970s station won three accolades at annual awards celebrating West Midlands' top engineering feats
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Exodus of engineers to Saudi is damaging º£½ÇÊÓƵ infrastructure, HS2 contractor warns
By City AM
Egis Group, a contractor on major º£½ÇÊÓƵ infrastructure projects, has said the departure of British engineers and experts to Saudi Arabia and North America is damaging the delivery of similar schemes in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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'Doing nothing is not an option' - passionate plea from mayors for new regional rail link
Transport
Newly published report out today makes strong case for new line between West Midlands and North West following cancellation of HS2 phase two
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New lease of life for Birmingham's historic Woodman pub
West Midlands
New owners prepare to open the doors of famous old boozer following £300,000 facelift two years after it closed for business
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1,600-tonne bridge installed as part of HS2 project
West Midlands
New high-speed rail lines will pass under Aston Church Road bridge when they start running trains to and from Birmingham
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HS2 hit by £2bn in costs after northern leg scrapped
High Speed 2
Latest annual report reveals the full financial scale of decision last year to abandon second phase of high-speed rail scheme
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King's Speech: Northern leaders react to Labour's plans for transport, devolution and employment
Labour Party
New Government pledges to improve rail connectivity across the North
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