HS2 could be reviewed for cost savings, says Gove

By Daniel Gayne2022-10-31T11:10:00

Investment zones also under the microscope

Cuts to HS2 will be considered as the government seeks to raise tens of billions of pounds, Michael Gove has said.

New prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt are reportedly aiming to raise £50bn in the autumn statement, to be achieved through a combination of tax increases and spending cuts.

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