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The Bill’s wording gives clues on what it could mean in practice

“The failure of economists to forecast recessions is virtually unblemished,” notes Prakash Loungani, assistant director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This includes the economists at the IM

Evidence to Transport Select Committee highlights concerns over network access, freight use and regulatory powers

January 2026

Conservatives and Liberal Democrats vote against Railways Bill second reading, as DfT outlines what already-nationalised operators must achieve over the coming years