Northern Powerhouse14 Jan 2026Hull 'failed again' by rail plans for North"This is a real let down for this region and it's frankly not good enough," council leader says.14 Jan 202626 Sep 2025Starmer defends Northern Powerhouse Rail delayThe BBC understands concerns over the long-term costs of the proposed line are behind the delay.26 Sep 20257 Jul 2024Mayor calls on PM for Northern Powerhouse commitmentThe Greater Manchester mayor calls on the government to support plans for a new railway to Liverpool.7 Jul 202415 Mar 2024What is levelling up and who is it helping?The government has awarded funding to projects across the country as part of its "levelling up" plan.15 Mar 20241 Mar 2024Gove announces devolution deals for the northThe Levelling Up Secretary says the biggest transfer of power and resources in generations has begun.1 Mar 20246 Feb 2024Trains worse after Northern Powerhouse plan - mayorAndy Burnham says services are poorer than in 2014 as transport chiefs defend investment in the region.6 Feb 20247 Oct 2023HS2: How the North has reacted to Sunak’s U-turnWhat does this week’s HS2 announcement mean to those who banked on the Northern Powerhouse promises?7 Oct 20234 Oct 2023How will the HS2 u-turn be met in the North West?Will voters agree with the PM that it's better to invest in east-west transport links across the North?4 Oct 202326 Sep 2023Scrapping HS2 link very stupid, says ex-rail bossFormer Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.26 Sep 2023...
