The bridge will be planted with vegetation to provide cover for birds and animals.

An MP says passengers from south Wales face years of delays when travelling to London.

Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.

Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats".

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says government funding will be provided for the project to link to Euston.

The M42 is set to be closed over three weekends as part of work on the high-speed railway line.

Every major part of the structure is made off-site to save money and "improve safety", HS2 Ltd say.

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.