HS21 Jul 2026HS2 extension did not have permission, court rulesThe Court of Appeal finds the tunnel extension did not benefit from existing planning permission.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Firms fear for future with no HS2 compensationRoad closures, blocked access, noise and dust are driving customers away, claim businesses1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Ex-rail minister hopeful of alternative HS2 plansA former rail minister says a link to Birmingham from the North West is "the real prize".30 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Major HS2 works begin around the M6 and M42The work, taking place at weekends around the motorways, will continue until the end of November.26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026First big beams for HS2 station lifted into placeThe construction of a large deck supporting platforms at Birmingham's Curzon Street Station begins.25 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Road closures as huge HS2 beams are movedNorthamptonshire Police says each load will take between two and three hours to transport.5 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Welsh government demands talks with Westminster on 'unfair' rail fundingPlaid Cymru transport minister says millions already earmarked for new stations is not enough.4 Jun 202628 May 2026Rail line closes for HS2 viaduct workThe line will shut between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley from 29 to 31 May.28 May 202625 May 2026'I fear my pub will not last to reap benefits of HS2'The Woodman pub owner said the opening date for the project was "so far in the future it started to feel like a mirage".25 May 2026...
