Report: Civil servants seek to block Mayor’s rail vision

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Boris Johnson’s ambitions to gan control of the Southeastern and Greater Anglia rail franchises could be blocked by the UK Government, according to the City A.M. newspaper. The paper reports that the departure of transport … [Read more...]

Londoners pay £50,000 to provide TfL bosses and families with private health plans

London could keep more of the taxes it pays

London fare payers are paying thousands of pounds to provide free medical benefits to senior Transport for London staff, their partners and children. TfL bosses, who have claimed thousands of pounds on taxis, trains, magazine … [Read more...]

Boris welcomes call for greater financial freedom

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London's politicians have welcomed a new report calling for the capital to gain greater control of the money raised within it. The report has been published by the London Finance Commission which was established by Mayor Boris … [Read more...]

4G trials reveal no threat to London’s TV services

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Trials of 4G services suggest Freeview viewers in London are unlikely to see their TV services disrupted when new high-speed mobile data services launch. The tests were carried out by at800, a new body set up by the UK’s … [Read more...]

Boris launches Crossrail 2 consultation

The Mayor was joined in Wimbledon by local London Assembly Member Richard Tracey

Mayor Boris Johnson visited Wimbledon today to launch a public consultation on Crossrail 2, a new high capacity rail service. Londoners and residents in the south east of England are being invited to give their views on two … [Read more...]

Fire Brigade cuts up limo to highlight dangers of unlicensed rides

Londoners are being warned against hiring illegal limos. Image: MayorWatch

Visitors to Covent Garden today witnessed a limo being cut up as part of a multi-agency campaign warning of the dangers of hiring unlicensed and uninsured novelty vehicles. Members of the the London Fire Brigade cut their way … [Read more...]