National Infrastructure Commission

The National Infrastructure Commission have said a "do nothing" scenario north of Handsacre Junction, Staffordshire where HS2 is now planned to stop is "not sustainable".

Time running out to build the infrastructure we need, government advisors warn
Opportunities to deliver the infrastructure required to boost growth, tackle climate change and improve lives is slipping away, Government advisors have warned.

James Emmett, chief operating officer of UKIB

UK Infrastructure Bank commits to Yorkshire with new long-term office lease

Redcar town centre

Council leader warns Government of "growth of opposition" to Hydrogen pilot

View of outside Leeds City Station and the Platform Building looking along Bishopgate. PIC: Tony Johnson

The Government must find the money for the mass-transit system - Andrew Vine

Beckie Hart has her say.

Supercharging infrastructure investment is vital to UK's future: Beckie Hart

Mass Transit artists' impression

Rishi Sunak calling West Yorkshire mass transit 'Leeds tram' is 'annoying'

View of outside Leeds City Station and the Platform Building looking along Bishopgate photographed by Tony Johnson

Assessment shows need for transport improvements in Leeds - The YP says

A bus in Leeds city centre

Leeds should consider new charge for motorists, experts claim

Liz Barber is chairwoman of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission.

The UK is asleep at the wheel in the face of climate change - Liz Barber

There were a record number of train cancellations in 2022 due to issues like labour shortages and extreme weather.

'Appalling' verdict on North's railway services: The YP says

Manchester bound commuters at Slaithwaite Railway Station. Slaithwaite has become "the commuter town you can't commute from" as a result of mass train cancellations in recent months. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Rail services in North in "appalling state", warns top infrastructure boss

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Grant Shapps is being urged to take action

Huge increase in UK infrastructure investment needed to reach net zero

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter

Surging energy prices have hit business owners hard

Ministers taking 'big gamble' over Rough gas facility, government advisor warns

The National Infrstructure Commission opens its new offices in Leeds. Left to right: John Flint CEO UK Infrastructure Bank, Dept Leader Jonathan Pryor & Sir John Armitt.

National Infrastructure Commission opens new office to help target local needs

Sir John Armitt, chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, at the opening of its Leeds office.

Planning for Yorkshire's future infrastructure cannot wait - Sir John Armitt

Concerns have been raised about the current lack of electric car charging points across the country

Government making 'slow progress' on net zero and levelling up goals

The Chancellor has to deliver for Yorkshire.

Infrastructure office only meaningful if accompanied action - The YP says

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new office of the National Infrastructure Commission is to open in Leeds as part of its ‘levelling-up’ agenda.

"I fear this is more talk and no action" - Leeds MP sceptical of new venture

There were dozens of serious pollution incidents reported across the country last year.

Serious pollution incidents from sewerage 'stuck at unacceptably high level'

Boris Johnson is facing a backlash over reports the HS2 link to Yorkshire is being cancelled and Northern Powerhouse Rail plans watered down.

Boris Johnson handed huge levelling up warning as axe looms for HS2 leg to Leeds
The Government’s existing funding commitments to public transport improvements “may not be sufficient to deliver levelling up”, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned - days before the cancellation of the Yorkshire leg of HS2 is expected to be confirmed.
Chris Burn

How can public transport be linked up to new employment opportunities in cities like Wakefield? Photo: Scott Merrylees.

Give councils control of levelling-up funds – Bridget Rosewell

Michael Gove is now overseeing the Levelling Up White Paper.

Levelling Up White Paper could be published 'in next few weeks', official says

Michael Gove, who now has responsibility for the Government's levelling up agenda, has been urged to grant more powers to local councils.

Levelling up will fail unless towns get major infrastructure powers, Gove warned

A Terra Vesta Miscanthus field located by Drax Power Station.

Drax and NFU in bid to boost energy crops

Sir John Armitt, head of the National Infrastructure Commission, told the BBC the commission's modelling figures indicated passenger numbers could drop as much as 25 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels, with fewer people commuting to and from offices. Pic of an HS2 building site in Birmingham by PA

'We must keep investing in public transport even if passenger numbers plummet'

The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire pose with the Cosmos Installation in front of Chatsworth House. Pic: Anne Shelley

Duke of Devonshire urges government not to axe Chesterfield's HS2 station

Boris Johnson will not be able to afford to build both western and eastern legs of HS2 as well as improving northern regional rail links on its current budget, according to the chairman of the body which advises the Government on infrastructure spending. Pic: PA

Boris Johnson 'can't afford to build HS2 to Leeds and improve local rail links'

The Government is facing calls to throw out a "flawed" report by its advisors which could lead to the Yorkshire leg of the high speed HS2 rail scheme not being delivered in full. Pic: PA

Throw out "flawed" report on future of HS2, northern leaders urge Boris Johnson

Northern powerhouse Raol is critical to Bradford's revival, the city's leaders argue.

How Bradford’s future success depends on Northern Powerhouse Rail – Susan Hinchc...

WYCA wants HS2 to be delivered for Yorkshire.

Government told to 'end the cycle of broken promises' on transport for Yorkshire

Chief executive of Trasnport for the North Barry White (left) with Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right), and then Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry. Photo: Getty

Government risks 'piecemeal' approach to rail in the North
The Government will risk ending up with a “piecemeal” approach to rail investment in the North if it follows the recommendations of advisors to focus solely on regional connections at the detriment of HS2, a transport leader has said.
Geraldine Scott

Can Boris Johnson's commitment to HS2 be taken at face value?

Words matter over HS2 and levelling up; our invitation to Boris Johnson – The Yo...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, London. Photo: PA

Building HS2 all the way to Leeds 'absolutely' remains the Government's ambition

A commuter at Leeds Station as the National Infrastructure Commission publishes its rail review.

Rail report risks betraying North over HS2 – The Yorkshire Post says

File photo dated 11/02/20 of Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Curzon Street railway station in Birmingham where the HS2 rail project is under construction. December 13th 2020 marks the first anniversary of Mr Johnson's General Election win. Photo: PA

'Prioritise regional links over eastern leg of HS2', Government advisers say

Henri Murison, director of the Nothern Powerhouse Partnership.

Delaying or cancelling HS2 in Yorkshire 'would be economically illiterate'

HS2 workers. Photo: PA

MPs push for promise to deliver eastern leg of HS2

Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake wants assurances about the eastern leg of HS2 from Leeds to Birmingham.

Why Leeds and Yorkshire now need HS2 more than ever - Judith Blake

Should investment in local rail services take precedence over HS2?

Northern Powerhouse Rail needs more urgency – Yorkshire Post Letters

Boris Johnson and the Cabinet gave their backing to HS2 in February.

HS2 focus must shift to the North – The Yorkshire Post says

Passengers wearing face masks at Leeds railway station. Photo: PA

'Choices will be necessary' for North's railway future

Transport for the North chief exexcutive Barry White.

North's plea to tackle rail bottlenecks now as government plans long-term vision

Should high-speed rail be prioritised in cities like Leeds?

Why High Speed Rail is needed in the North now – Jim Steer

New infrastructure is vital to enhance the North's future prospects, says Sir John Armitt.

Time to lay foundations for North’s infrastructure – Sir John Armitt

What is the best way to increase passenger and freight capacity on the region's railways?

Why Northern Powerhouse must focus on importance of rail freight – Yorkshire Pos...

Infrastructure chief calls on Humber leaders to ‘seize the moment’ to become gre...

PIC: PA

Manchester '˜most congested city outside London'

Hand more transport powers to northern leaders, says Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn...

Commuters at Horsforth station - when will the Government allow this region to take control of rail services?

Jim O'Neill: Back to normal is not good enough. The North needs a railway that c...

Drax Power Station - Britain requires reliable energy supplies.

The Yorkshire Post says: Drax, energy, infrastructure and why the lights must no...

A screenshot from the devolution debate on Tuesday

The Yorkshire Post says: Yorkshire's MPs let their electorate down with no-show

Lord Adonis

Yorkshire leaders must 'bang the drum' to keep HS2 on track, warns infrastructur...

Lord Adonis

Transport links could be hit by mayoral deal

An artist's impression of an HS2 station at Victoria in Sheffield city centre, by HLM Architects

Abandoning HS2 would be '˜reckless disregard of national interest, says planning...

Joseph Locke and his Park in Barnsley.

Woodhead Railway Station and Tunnel

Angela Smith: Think like the Victorians if road and rail is to be fast-tracked

Leeds Station should be at the heart of George Osborne's transport blueprint.

Ed Cox: A joined-up strategy is needed to get Yorkshire moving

Leeds Station is integral to the future of all rail services in the region.

YP Comment: Time to fast-track the North, Mr Osborne

Improved links to Hull docks are key to the region's future prosperity.

YP Comment: 2016 must be a year of delivery on transport

The Institution of Civil Engineers says transport improvements are needed across the North

Improvements needed across Yorkshire transport network, commission told

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