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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Rishi Sunak reviewing Northern Powerhouse Rail and other infrastructure projects

PA Wire

Major infrastructure projects including a major high-speed rail line in northern England are being reviewed as Rishi Sunak tries to find £50 billion in savings and tax hikes.

Business Secretary Grant Shapps hinted Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Hull would be scaled back, as Downing Street denied it would be scrapping a commitment to build a new nuclear plant in Suffolk.

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