This coverage reports on High Speed 2 (HS2), the UK’s major rail infrastructure project, and its implications for the accountancy and finance profession. We cover government funding decisions, cost management, and procurement updates, as well as the financial, regulatory, and governance issues surrounding the project. Editorial reporting under this tag examines how HS2 impacts public spending, infrastructure investment, and supply chain finance, while also highlighting the role of accountants and finance directors in monitoring value for money, compliance, and risk management. For CFOs, finance leaders, and practising accountants, this coverage provides insights into the financial oversight, audit considerations, and strategic lessons arising from one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.