Timeline of key HS2 decisions and developments 2009–23
The HS2 scheme has become controversial due to delays, cost increases and decisions from central government to scrap sections of the line.

The HS2 scheme has become controversial due to delays, cost increases and decisions from central government to scrap sections of the line.
Rishi Sunak’s speech made the headlines – but the Conservative Party conference was full of sub-plots worth following.
With the dust settled on the budget, Nick Davies looks at what it means for public services.
A timeline displaying changes in cabinet ministers and departments, between May 2010 and February 2023
Times columnist Sebastian Payne joins the podcast team as they make their way through the chancellor’s plans for growth.