Farmers left in limbo as HS2 land issues roll on

No decision yet on land buy-back rules following cancellation of Northern HS2 route

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Farmers and landowners await decision on purchased land
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Farmers and landowners await decision on purchased land

Farmers and landowners hoping to restore their farms following the halt of the Northern stage of HS2 are facing further misery as the Government considers its next steps. Last month, Prime Minister...

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