Gwyn Topham

The cost of a “bat shed” to protect a species of bats in woodland along the new HS2 high-speed line has risen to more than £100m, HS2 Ltd's chair has revealed.

Group expects ‘strong financial performance to continue’ as it announces €350m share buyback scheme

Spokesperson says firm aware of pictures circulating online – but it is unclear how accurate they are

As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, it will come into public ownership in May

Trains having to start their journeys later and some may be subject to cancellations or alterations

UK’s biggest water company says all funds may be ‘exhausted’ if it fails to secure court approval for £3bn lifeline and could risk temporary nationalisation

Contract for 14 new trains from FirstGroup will help give County Durham site a future

Cost estimates include price of building HS2 station at Euston, with a budget of about £5bn

Mark Wild says ‘fundamental reset’ needed, as Department for Transport admits it has no final cost estimate

Airports, train operators and motoring bodies forecast traveller numbers unseen since before pandemic