High Speed 2 (HS2)

Despite growing concerns over the spiralling cost of the HS2 high-speed rail line, the government says it will provide a £15bn a year boost to the UK economy.

The Institute of Directors says the government should scrap its plans for a £50bn high-speed rail link between London, Birmingham and the north of England.

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin insists cross-party support remains for the HS2 high-speed rail project, despite concerns raised by Alistair Darling over its cost.

The HS2 high-speed rail project has an estimated £3.3bn funding gap which the government has yet to decide how to fill, a report from a Whitehall spending watchdog says today.

New high-speed rail routes to cities in the north of England are unveiled, with David Cameron hoping to boost Britain’s stagnant economy.

Transport Secretary Justine Greening launches the HS2 project which promises to slash journey times between major UK cities – but campaigners tell Channel 4 News there could be legal challenges.

The government has given the HS2 project the green light – but campaigners say the battle for high speed rail in the UK is not yet won. Channel 4 News looks at the arguments for and against.

As the consultation deadline for the £32bn high-speed rail network approaches, campaigners tell Channel 4 News it is “totally flawed,” whilst the FactCheck team explore the issue of compensation.