Shares in Samsonite, the world's biggest luggage maker, plunge 11 percent in its Hong Kong trading debut, boding ill for the giant Prada flotation just days away... more
By bringing Ray Lewis back to City Hall, Boris Johnson is not just sticking by an old friend: he clearly aims to prove yet again that he can defy political convention... more
As I've mentioned before, I love tradition. My father loved tradition. His father did before him. In fact, our family's love of tradition goes further back than anyone can remember... more
There is no doubt that Ian Clement, the deputy mayor who quit yesterday over discrepancies in his expenses, had to go. Dishonesty is indefensible... more
THE return of Peter Mandelson to the Cabinet for the third time — as Business Secretary — shows rehabilitation is always possible, however unlikely. ... more
In his first interview since becoming City Hall chief of staff, Sir Simon Milton talks about the problems at the top and his own battle with leukaemia... more
While Alistair Darling’s interview for The Guardian was candid about the economy, his Budget speech in March — only four months ago, let us not forget — was decidedly less so... more
The departure of Tim Parker from City Hall can be seen as a salutary lesson for any business heavyweight fancying their chances at the top of local government... more
Tim Parker's resignation is proof that the Mayor hasn't got his City Hall machine right. He must have people around him who know what he wants - and how to get it done... more
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 Mayor, Boris Johnson, has lost another deputy. Tim Parker, the first deputy mayor, has resigned once it became clear he would not, after all, be running Transport for London, as he was officially set to do next month... more
The Tube unions certainly don't try hard to make friends. The threat this week of a series of different stoppages on the Underground suggests the stage is being prepared for a stand-off between the unions and Boris Johnson, who has promised a no-strike agreement... more
After 100 days in office, the Mayor finds congestion is as bad as ever. But if he is to break the gridlock, he must first resist the car lobby, says one transport expert
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Today Boris Johnson marks his first 100 days as London's Mayor. It has been a promising start. Now he needs to look ahead and redefine City Hall's approach to key issues, from policing to the Olympics... 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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In his first interview, wealthy businessman Tim Parker reveals what made him give up the boardroom to become the Mayor's chief of staff for the nominal salary of just £1... more
London's top five transport chiefs earned more than £300,000 each last year despite continued delays and overcrowding on the Tube and bus network... more
To avoid the inevitable charge that Boris is dismantling the public services, the utter worthlessness of the projects that need to be culled must be made very clear... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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