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HS2: Investigation launched into two companies supplying building staff

By Editorial Board Published May 26, 2025 4 Min Read
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HS2: Investigation launched into two companies supplying building staff

An investigation has been launched into “whistleblower allegations” in regards to the practices of some “labour suppliers” to the corporate constructing the embattled HS2 rail line.

HS2 Ltd is investigating two firms that provide staff to construct a part of the London to Birmingham part of the road, which the i Paper, which first reported the story, says pertains to the billing for the workers equipped.

The corporate, which is owned by the federal government, says it “treats all whistleblower allegations seriously” and launched an investigation earlier this 12 months, whereas the Division for Transport provides that it’ll guarantee any claims of wrongdoing are “thoroughly investigated”.

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The paper reviews that the allegations relate to workers being misclassified, and subsequently an inflated fee being charged to make use of them.

It’s understood the 2 companies below investigation have been offering staff to one in every of HS2’s contractors on the West Midlands part of the road, Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), which isn’t accused of wrongdoing.

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A spokesperson for HS2 Ltd says BBV has “implemented additional monitoring and controls”.

It’s understood that one contractor stays suspended from new contracts whereas the probe continues.

An HS2 spokesperson stated: “HS2 Ltd treats all whistleblower allegations severely and we’re conscious of the claims made in relation to labour suppliers on a part of the route.

“An investigation was launched earlier this year into a number of different allegations and our contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI has implemented additional monitoring and controls.”

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The general public has protested the huge value of HS2. Pic: PA

A Division for Transport spokesperson added: “The government and HS2 Ltd take all whistleblower allegations extremely seriously and have a zero-tolerance attitude towards fraud, bribery, and corruption. We will therefore ensure any claims of wrongdoing in HS2’s supply chain are thoroughly investigated.

“We now have taken motion to grip the supply of HS2, tasking CEO Mark Wild to essentially reset the mission and alter the corporate’s tradition and functionality to ship the road as affordably as doable.”

It’s understood that there’s at the moment no police or HMRC involvement.

BBV has been approached for remark.

The new-look HS2 route

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The earlier Tory authorities scrapped the second section of HS2

What’s HS2?

The HS2 rail line was introduced in 2009 to spice up capability and reduce the journey time between London and the north of England.

The preliminary plan was to construct the primary section connecting London and Birmingham, adopted by including two branches to Manchester and Leeds – however the earlier Conservative authorities determined to scrap the second section as a result of spiralling prices and quite a few setbacks, and the brand new Labour administration has stated it won’t reverse the choice.

Sir Keir Starmer’s authorities has pledged to “get a grip” on the rising prices of the mission that, in accordance with a Home of Commons analysis briefing, have been pushed “by high inflation, as well as scope changes, worse ground conditions than expected and optimism bias”.

In 2012, it was estimated that HS2 Part 1 would value £20.5bn (in 2019 costs) to finish – however forecasts have since grown, with the newest estimate in January 2024 estimating it might value £49bn to £56.6bn (in 2019 costs).

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