England dominant after first day of Boxing Day Ashes Test

Andrew Strauss

2:48pm Monday 27th December 2010

England were firmly in control as they search for the victory that will see them retain the Ashes after they ended a superb first day 59 runs ahead of Australia with all their wickets intact in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Mayor launches campaign urging older Londoners and carers to claim heating benefits

It is estimated that up to a third of older Londoners do not take advantage of benefits they are entitled to.

11:33am Friday 9th January 2009

A new information campaign has been launched by London Mayor Boris Johnson aimed at reminding older Londoners and carers to claim benefits that will help cut their heating bills over the winter.

Boris Johnson unveils new railway police force for outer London stations

Boris Johnson unveiled his plans for 50 new British Transport Police officers at Bromley South train station this morning (January 6)

2:14pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced an extra 50 police officers will help patrol trains and stations in outer London.

Boris Johnson: Mayor of London's New Year message

London Mayor criticised by Lewisham councillor at Bromley Friends of the Earth meeting

10:23am Friday 2nd January 2009

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for help for the poor to speed the end of the recession.

Boris unveils £3bn package to help London weather recession

London Mayor criticised by Lewisham councillor at Bromley Friends of the Earth meeting

11:54am Thursday 18th December 2008

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled a £3bn package of measures to help London weather the current economic slump.

Boris Johnson to freeze GLA tax

Mr Johnson will launch his strategy on youth violence in the capital next month

8:11am Monday 15th December 2008

Boris Johnson is set to make good on promises not to increase his share of council tax next year.

Johnson warned about threat facing capital's finance status

 Airport plan – mayor of London, Boris Johnson

3:06pm Friday 12th December 2008

London's status as a major global financial centre is under threat from cities such as Dubai and Singapore, leading business figures have warned Boris Johnson.



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