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‘This can only end badly’: Tories fear Sunak policy blitz is bound to fail

The prime minister has reset his party’s agenda with a wave of new initiatives. But is it a coherent strategy or a blind panic?

The Guardian - UK

Sunak set to cut off HS2’s northern leg as costs spiral – reports

Rishi Sunak has publicly refused to guarantee the high-speed line will go to Manchester and is reportedly set to wield the axe.

The Independent UK

Tory big beasts turn on Rishi Sunak’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2

David Cameron, Boris Johnson and the government’s own infrastructure tsar join outcry against ‘tragedy’ of cancelling Birmingham to Manchester rail line – first revealed in The Independent

The Independent UK

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Rishi Sunak pushes to axe northern HS2 rail line ahead of Tory conference

Sources say the PM wants to scrap the project’s section o Manchester before the party’s annual gathering in the city next weekend

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory leaders condemn ‘desperate’ move to ditch HS2 to Manchester

Boris Johnson said rumoured cuts to HS2 were ‘Treasury driven nonsense’, with David Cameron also said to have intervened.

Evening Standard

Axing HS2 Manchester leg would be a tragedy, says UK infrastructure chief

Sir John Armitt says cost of project needs to curbed, but that there are ‘massive benefits’ to economy in continuing

The Guardian - UK

Manchester to launch ‘revolutionary’ Bee Network public bus system

First buses to return to public control since deregulation to offer cheaper fares across integrated transport system

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Former Tory PMs hit back at ‘desperate’ move to ditch HS2 to Manchester

Boris Johnson said rumoured cuts to HS2 were ‘Treasury driven nonsense’, with David Cameron also said to have intervened.

The Independent UK

Manchester’s buses are back under public control: this is how to run local transport

After decades of chaos, what Andy Burnham and campaigners have achieved could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, says Cat Hobbs, founder of campaign group We Own It

The Guardian - UK

Gold-plated HS2 looks dead. So let’s run the numbers on a bronze-plated design

Savings from a curvier, less fast line need serious consideration as it would be a colossal waste to stop at Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Hallé/Elder review – enthralling vision of Mahler’s ninth

Opening his last season with the Manchester orchestra, Mark Elder’s reading of Mahler’s final completed symphony was full of individual character, drama and splendidly vulgar playing

The Guardian - UK

Take That add extra dates to UK tour: here’s how to get tickets

The group have announced a sixth London date for their epic tour

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed

Evening Standard

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

It comes after The Independent revealed ministers are considering scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg in a bid to save £35 billion

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The Independent UK

Devastated Andre Onana takes responsibility for Manchester United’s defeat in Bayern Munich

The goalkeeper somehow let a Leroy Sane shot squirm home

The Independent UK

Andre Onana owns up to mistake against Bayern: ‘One of my worst games’

The goalkeeper fronted up after his error cost Manchester United in their 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich

Evening Standard

Andre Onana addresses Manchester United mistake in Bayern Munich loss

Former Inter Milan goalkeeper has struggled during first weeks at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak swerves questions over scrapping northern extension of HS2

PM refuses to ‘speculate’ on future of high-speed rail, after Independent revealed talks to axe phase 2

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Evening Standard

Man City vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Manchester City this afternoon return to Premier League action with the visit of Nottingham Forest.

Evening Standard

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link London and Manchester

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed

The Independent UK

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link Manchester and London

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed.

The Conversation

Rising costs and delays don't necessarily mean HS2 is failing – an expert in new infrastructure development explains

The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…

The Independent UK

Victoria Beckham recalls secretly meeting David Beckham in parking lots during early relationship

Spice Girls member and former Manchester United star began their romance in 1997

The Guardian - UK

Bayern fans show Manchester United a way for holding owners to account

The two clubs are linked on and off the field but occupy very different worlds when it comes to any influence supporters have

Zenger

Polish Professional Boxer Kamil Sokolowski Gets 3 Year Ban For Anti-doping Violations

The British based Polish boxer's samples tested positive for banned substances

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