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HS2 "could destroy part of Birmingham's new Eastside park"
Economic Development
Claims that compound is planned for section of Birmingham's first new green space for 130 years
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Serious doubts raised over HS2 as Lord Adonis urges Whitehall to stay on track
Economic Development
Lord Mandleson and the Public Accounts Committee hit out at plans for the high-speed rail line
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Mad rush for HS2 derails other needs
Opinion
Russell Luckock writes "I am fully aware that government wants to get the economy moving again with some large projects, HS2 being high on the list. However, the economic case as laid before us by so-called experts does not, in my view, stack up."
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All roads lead to Birmingham for Post Infrastructure Summit 2013
Economic Development
New initiative putting spotlight on future projects taking place at Edgbaston cricket stadium on October 31
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New HS2 station needs more announcements
Opinion
Joe Holyoak writes: "The aerial view published here of what will be the biggest building in the city centre is the only information we shall have about the architecture of the station, at least until the end of this year: no architects’ drawings will be published before then."
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Expected high speed rail bill soars by £10bn
Economic Development
The cost of controversial high speed rail line has soared by an eye-watering £10 billion.
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Osborne knocks back £50bn pot for regions in spending review
Economic Development
Business leaders accuse Government of  ‘paying lip-service’ to regional devolution
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The choices facing George Osborne
Opinion
Dr Steven McCabe writes "There was much excitement surrounding last week's announcement of creating 'Ƶ Central' - an integrated bundle of capital projects that would create a strategically vital transport nexus in the West Midlands, with ambitious housing and leisure developments."
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Midland MPs sign motion to derail HS2
Economic Development
Dozens of Conservative ministers joined by MPs in Warwickshire and Staffordshire in opposition to high-speed rail plans
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Conservative chairman: Councils can improve despite cuts
Birmingham City Council
Leading Tory says local authorities have the ability to improve despite dealing with major funding cuts
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M42 business corridor could mean £19bn economic boost
Economic Development
A blueprint for Ƶ Central (ƵC) – the area around the NEC and Birmingham Airport – claims it could boost the region’s economy by £19.5 billion by 2040
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HS2 demand 'has been overestimated'
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Thinktank says government is gambling with plans to invest heavily in new high-speed line
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Birmingham Airport reveals vision of new runway
Economic Development
The runway would form a crucial part of the airport’s vision to expand into a global hub capable of dealing with 70 million passengers each year – equal to Heathrow’s current throughput
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Boris Johnson forms alliance with Birmingham Airport over plans to expand
Economic Development
Mr Johnson has welcomed the Birmingham proposals – because they endorse his campaign for more aviation capacity in the south without building a new runway at Heathrow
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Two HS2 staff earn more than the Prime Minister
Economic Development
Figures revealed in a written answer to shadow transport secretary Maria Eagle who requested a break down of HS2 salary bands
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New rail line linking Warwickshire to HS2 unveiled
Economic Development
The £240 million project would see seven miles of new track laid on the route of the disused Victorian Stonebridge railway, incorporating Hampton-in-Arden and the Whitacre area of north Warwickshire.
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David Kuczora: Suburban train dream derailed
Opinion
David Kuczora writes about plans to sell land in Camp Hill for the re-opening of Moseley and Kings Heath railway stations and two brand new stations.
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Debate kicks off search for a world famous Birmingham landmark
Economic Development
A public forum has been held to discuss creating a piece of “innovative and highly visible” art which would put Birmingham on the map.
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HS2's Curzon Street Station to link Birmingham to the Continent
Economic Development
A new high speed rail station in Birmingham city centre will have a platform for trains to the Continent, it has been revealed.
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Russell Luckock: The Ƶ should not revolve around London
Economic Development
The Parliamentary Transport Committee has turned down the idea of building a new airport to the east of London, disappointing Boris Johnson, the mayor.
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Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor - Friday May 24
Economic Development
This weeks Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor on Friday May 24.
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Birmingham SMEs dismiss HS2 high speed rail link as 'waste of money'
Economic Development
A poll of 2,000 small Birmingham businesses revealed two-thirds believe the £33 billion HS2 high-speed rail link is a waste of money.
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Homeowners blighted by HS2 could face 12-year wait for compensation
Economic Development
HOMEOWNERS in the Midlands blighted by the proposed HS2 high speed rail line could face a compensation wait of up to 12 YEARS.
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Survey says HS2 will not deliver for small business
Economic Development
Small businesses in Birmingham do not back the HS2 rail link and do not believe it will be a boost to business, according to a new survey.
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