PPP Arbiter sets Tubes Lines contract at £4.4bn

The cost of works on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines over the 7½ years from 1 July 2010 should be set at £4.4bn according to Chris Bolt, the independent Tube PPP Arbiter.

European Commission refuse UK request for air quality extension

The European Commission has refused to allow additional time for London to meet pollution targets, claiming the capital “did not meet the minimum requirements” for a time extension.

Johnson announces bus fares to rise by 12.7%

Bus passengers in London will an extra 20p per journey from January next year under fare increases set out by Mayor of London Boris Johnson this morning.

Interview: Darren Johnson on the London Assembly and Mayoral Accountability

Ahead of the London Assembly’s Annual General Meeting today, MayorWatch spoke to newly elected Chair Darren Johnson about the Assembly’s relevance to Londoners, it’s role in shaping Mayoral policies, and holding the Mayor to account.