13 h. ago HS2 should be ‘largely completed’ by now but project is just over halfway there, boss admits

HS2’s chief executive blamed the massive delays in the execution of the project on ‘inefficiency of work’

Politics

13 h. ago HS2’s structures should have been ‘largely completed’ by now

Mark Wild, HS2 Ltd chief executive, said one of the main causes of the delays was starting construction work before designs were finalised.

Politics

3 d. ago New NHS boss admits dysfunction across health service 'makes me want to cry' as she says postcode lottery in care is 'a stain on our country'

Dr Penny Dash, who has previously worked as a hospital doctor, senior manager and director in the NHS, tore into 'poor management' of resources in England's hospitals.

Politics

6 d. ago Arne Slot speaks out on Diogo Jota death as heartbroken Liverpool boss admits 'I don't have the words'

The Liverpool boss has spoken out after news of Jota's death rocked the world of sport and beyond

Events

1 week ago NHS keeps patients away because they are an inconvenience, new boss admits ahead of shake

Failing to listen to public frustrations could mean the end of a national health service, warns Sir Jim Mackey, as Labour prepares to unveil its 10-year plan for the NHS next week

Science

2 w. ago Albion Rovers boss admits transfer frustrations but 'club survival more important'

Sandy Clark has just a handful of players on his books at the moment after losing most of his squad over the summer

Events

2 w. ago Derek McInnes tells Lawrence Shankland 'I want you on the plane' as Hearts boss admits he can't wait forever

McInnes wants Shankland on the plane to Spain for pre-season training and says he won't be waiting forever for an answer

Politics

2 w. ago Derek McInnes sees weakness in Rangers and Hearts boss is thinking something he won't admit out loud

McInnes has the ball rolling at Tynecastle and our man Keith Jackson reckons he has high ambitions

Politics

2 w. ago HS2 may run at 'reduced speeds' in attempt to drive down costs, boss of doomed project admits

Mark Wild said ‘there is a need to simplify the day-one railway’ amid calls for the line to be scrapped altogether

Economics

2 w. ago HS2 scheme 'will not be completed on time' as report highlights 'litany' of failures behind '£100billion white elephant' railway line

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs the gargantuan project was an 'appalling mess', with an audit revealing endemic overspending, hundreds of millions of pounds wasted and poor decision-making.

Economics

3 w. ago Voices: Is HS2 still worth completing, or is it just a £66bn mistake? Join The Independent Debate

Many now believe the HS2 saga highlights the need for a faster, more integrated, locally driven, and accountable approach to infrastructure in the UK

Economics

3 w. ago Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel 'frostiness' – huge mistake or masterstroke

MAC OF THE NET: England boss Thomas Tuchel admitted his mother does not like Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham's attitude at times

Politics

3 w. ago Chasing East Kilbride to title cost Albion Rovers, admits boss

Sandy Clark says Rovers didn't have the finances to sustain a challenge

Economics

4 w. ago England suffer fresh blow as Jude Bellingham's behaviour 'repulses' Thomas Tuchel's mum

England boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted his own mum is often left "repulsed" by Jude Bellingham's behaviour on the pitch as he opened up on the Real Madrid star

Politics

4 w. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel admits his own mum 'repulsed' by Jude Bellingham's behaviour

The England boss admits Jude Bellingham can be an "intimidating" presence towards referees and says his own mother has brought it up him

Politics

4 w. ago Elon Musk bows to Trump: Tesla boss admits posts attacking the president 'went too far' in humiliating climb down after their spectacular feud

Trump and Musk exchanged insults last week after the former DOGE boss described the president's sweeping tax and spending bill as a 'disgusting abomination.'

Politics

4 w. ago Unai Emery dealt fresh blow as another star hints at Aston Villa transfer exit

Missing out on the Champions League for next season is set to cost Aston Villa heavily next season, with boss Unai Emery seeing several of his players admit their futures are uncertain

Economics

last month Thomas Tuchel dismisses England inferiority fears as he tells players: 'Everyone is beatable'

England boss also admitted his side must find a way to be more exciting

Sport