A renowned cost-cutter has been appointed chief of staff at City Hall in the first appointment by Boris Johnson following the death of close aide Sir Simon Milton... more
The public-sector cuts could create some strange bedfellows. Eric Pickles' Communities and Local Government Department, which occupies the triangular glass Eland House near Victoria Station, is having to lose roughly 700 posts from its current 2200 and will need a sub-tenant... more
Londoners will be treated to spectacular views of the Thames after Boris Johnson approved plans for a cable car across the river - but taxpayers could be forced to foot the £40 million bill... more
Chairing a morning event at which 15 speakers laud the coming of London's biggest development after the Olympics can undermine one's natural scepticism. ... more
Boris Johnson's key election pledge to build 50,000 affordable homes in London in his first three years in office will not be delivered, City Hall admitted... more
Westminster council finally disowned its disgraced former leader Dame Shirley Porter, almost 16 years after the "homes for votes" scandal was exposed... more
The Johnson regime has made a solid start with its building strategy. Now the Mayor can seize the opportunity to make a better, more beautiful London... more
The super-rich still love London, keeping prices at the top end high. Across the city there remains a shortage of homes but building is slowing in the crunch.
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The departure of first deputy mayor Tim Parker is being seen as a blunder by Boris. But it was the millionaire businessman's own thirst for power that led to his downfall... more
The new Mayor has assembled a strong team. Now, on the eve of his first 100 days, he needs to find a way to bring out the best in them but make clear who is in charge
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A London council is making "problem" families sign good behaviour contracts which could lead to eviction from council homes or benefits being withdrawn... more
The Prime Minister has uttered two cheers for 24-hour drinking. Yes, there will be a crackdown on premises flogging booze to underage drinkers, and yes, there will be a campaign to persuade us not to damage our health and looks, but overall the Government feels the more liberal drinking regime is by no means a disaster... more
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