General · 25 May 2026
HS2 paid consultants £65 million last year
Public funds were allocated to external consultants for the High Speed 2 railway line, a project that has drawn considerable public discussion. The taxpayer-funded body overseeing the controversial rail scheme paid consultants £65 million during 2025. This substantial expenditure was specifically for advice regarding a "reset" of the high-speed railway development.
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