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As lockdown restrictions ease and we start to consider travelling again, the future of cross-Channel operator Eurostar remains uncertain.
Eurostar is seeking financial support from the UK Government, citing higher access charges here as a reason.
The French Government has pledged to provide support for the operator, while £200 million has been provided by one of its shareholders, Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Hermes Infrastructure.
Registered in the UK and supporting 3,000 jobs either with the business or in the supply chain, the company is, however, 55% owned by SNCF (French state rail), 40% by CDPQ/Hermes and 5% by SNCB (Belgian state railways).
So: Should the UK Government provide financial assistance to Eurostar?

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22/09/2015 in News
Sir Andrew Foster (left) and Dean Finch (right) stand with 357007 at London Fenchurch Street.

c2c named 357007 Sir Andrew Foster today, marking his contribution to National Express Group over the past decade. Foster stood down from his role as a Non-Executive Director of National Express in May.

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