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Balfour Beatty Cuts Ties Amid HS2 Labor Controversy

7/7/2025

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Balfour Beatty has cut ties with the Danny Sullivan Group, which provided 500 workers for the HS2 project, amid serious allegations regarding tax status. As HS2 Ltd delves into the matter, fears of labor misclassification loom large. Meanwhile, the project grapples with significant delays and budget overruns, with costs threatening to surpass £100 billion.

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Balfour Beatty has cut ties with the Danny Sullivan Group, which provided 500 workers for the HS2 project, amid serious allegations regarding tax status. As HS2 Ltd delves into the matter, fears of labor misclassification loom large. Meanwhile, the project grapples with significant delays and budget overruns, with costs threatening to surpass £100 billion.