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England dominant after first day of Boxing Day Ashes Test

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:48:19 +0000

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

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:33:16 +0000

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:14:43 +0000

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

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:23:59 +0000

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:54:06 +0000

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

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:11:00 +0000

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

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:06:15 +0000

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.

London Councils back Boris Johnson's 'Time for Action' on youth crime

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:21:03 +0000

Councils in London have backed a call for action on youth crime made by Boris Johnson in November.

Dangers of illegal cabs highlighted

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:37:52 +0000

The Mayor of London is launching a hard-hitting ad campaign warning of the dangers related to using illegal cabs.

Boris vows to ditch his motor for electric car

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:00:15 +0000

Boris Johnson has thrown down the gauntlet to the motor industry to produce a zero-emission electric vehicle as he pledged that his next family car would not be petrol powered.

London mayor Boris Johnson offers sympathy to Indian terror victims

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:03:23 +0000

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has expressed his sympathy and condolences to those affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Johnson to scrap congestion charge extension

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:58:23 +0000

The western extension of the London congestion charge area is to be scrapped, London mayor Boris Johnson has announced.

Johnson outlines priorities for culture in the capital

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:11:55 +0000

London Mayor Boris Johnson has outlined plans for culture in the capital in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.

Boris Johnson will fund Heathrow legal bid

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:43:34 +0000

The Mayor of London has promised to help finance a legal battle against the Government if it decides to go ahead with the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Mayor of London asks for views on new action plan

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:10:46 +0000

The Mayor of London is calling on people to comment on his plans to help cut youth crime.

Harrow town centre dispute taken to London Assembly

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:40:34 +0000

A Labour politician has accused the London Mayor of being “inept” after it emerged he was not aware of proposals for block of high rise buildings planned for Harrow town centre.