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Homes chief: Whitehall won't meddle with us

The Government's housing supremo this week issued a hands-off statement to any Whitehall chief seeking involvement in the delivery of the planned linear city in the Thames Gateway.

2012 media centre legacy pledge

The London 2012 media centre will deliver a permanent legacy for east London despite pressures on its budget, the head of Olympic legacy has said.

London jobs drive to tackle poverty

The Government is calling on councils and agencies in London to increase the number of parents in work in an attempt to reduce the level of child poverty in London.

Bridge of sighs

We investigate the benefits and disadvantages of the proposed new Thames crossing.

Olympics battle is far from over

Will the planning conditions on the new Olympic Park plan be enough?

Kids Company crisis is a Compact test case

A pioneering charity's plight raises concerns about a key government agreement.

Political correctness gone mad!

Could PC attitudes be stifling debate and skewing practice?

Thames Gateway

Stretching from London Docklands to the sea, this might just be Europe's biggest regeneration project.