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HS2 boss says delays among options being explored to curb rising costs

The HS2 rail project could be delayed among a number of potential options being considered to curb rising costs, the project’s boss has said. In an interview with the BBC, HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston said the impact of inflation on the project ...

03 Mar 2023 at 03:25

HS2 rated ‘unachievable’ by major projects body

The HS2 programme has been given an “unachievable” rating by the official infrastructure watchdog. A “red” rating was assigned to the plans for the construction of the first two phases of the troubled rail line, from London to Birmingham and then ...

30 Jul 2023 at 12:02

HS2 boss quits as project moves to ‘defining period’ after major delays

HS2 Ltd’s chief executive has announced his resignation amid major delays and cost pressures for the high-speed railway project. Mark Thurston, 56, will leave his role in September after six-and-a-half years leading the Government-owned company. ...

12 Jul 2023 at 13:35

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

Transport Secretary Mark Harper hailed the “fantastic job” done by outgoing HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston as he visited Birmingham on Monday to see the new Curzon Street Station taking shape. Mr Harper was joined on the rainy visit by his ...

17 Jul 2023 at 12:57

Scotland

Three arrested after disturbance at holiday park

Three people have been arrested following a disturbance at a caravan park. At least 10 police officers and ambulance crews attended Thurston Manor Leisure Park, Innerwick, East Lothian, at around 8am on Thursday as part of an operation. ...

06 Jul 2023 at 12:22

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Woman’s lockdown side hustle is huge success thanks to influencer, with homeware ‘in people’s houses all over the UK’

A dancer who turned her lockdown side hustle into a nationwide soft furnishings business after catching the attention of a style influencer with more than a million followers now makes £12,000 a month. Becca Thurston, 25, from ...

19 Jan 2023 at 07:00

Forty-four HS2 officials paid at least £150,000 a year

Dozens of people working for HS2 Ltd are being paid at least £150,000 a year. PA news agency analysis of Cabinet Office figures shows the earnings of 44 people at the taxpayer-funded company were at that level at the end of ...

27 Sept 2023 at 11:57

Next HS2 boss could be paid more than predecessor

The next boss of HS2 Ltd could be paid more than the £677,000 per year their predecessor received despite the project being curtailed, MPs have been told. Sir Jon Thompson, executive chairman of HS2 Ltd, told the Public ...

16 Nov 2023 at 10:48

Five Just Stop Oil protesters who stormed West End show given community work

Five Just Stop Oil protesters who stormed a West End performance of Les Miserables have been sentenced to do community work. The actions of Hannah Taylor, 23, Lydia Gribbin, 28, Hanan Ameur, 23, plus Noah Crane and ...

06 Jun 2024 at 21:57

City

Anglian Water profits go up after price increases as debt swell to £7.7bn

Anglian Water has revealed stronger profits on the back of price increases for households, as the water supplier also reported another jump in debts over the past year. The utilities firm, which provides services ...

17 Jun 2025 at 09:18

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