Archive of articles from 2004

Sharp criticism of London Underground PPP deal

Doubts about private finance arrangements

Reports from the National Audit Office and Transport for London have cast severe doubts on the benefits of using PPP financing arrangements.

Neill announced as London Conservative leader

Neill announced as London Conservative leader

The Conservative group in the London Assembly has elected Bob Neill as its leader.

Employers condemn fire strike ballot

Strike threat raised again

The Local Government Association (LGA) has hit out at the decision of the Fire Brigades Union to ballot for industrial action.

Blunkett accepts "serious failure" in visa system

Blunkett outlines system changes

The Home Secretary has accepted criticisms of the Government's handling of visa applications from Eastern Europe.

Treasury announces rise in stakeholder fee cap

Charge cap raised

The Treasury has announced new-capped levels of charges for stakeholder products.

Food companies told to act on salt levels

Action urged on salt levels

Health Minister Melanie Johnson has told food companies that they must take more drastic action to reduce the level of salt in processed food.

Firefighters sever Labour links

FBU vote to leave

The Fire Brigades Union has voted to sever links with the Labour Party.

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