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Transport for London is withholding more than £1m from a borough mayor who is considering axing road schemes designed to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

A long-awaited safety upgrade to one of London’s most dangerous roundabouts in Old Street is set to be completed with the year, transport chiefs vowed on Tuesday.Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman and Head of Healthy Streets Helen Cansick speak to Ross Lydall, the Standar's City Hall and Transport Editor.

As the morning progressed, a clear blue sky descended into a hellish yellow-brown haze. Londoners were used to smog, but this was different. Visibility was cut to mere metres. People in the Isle of Dogs reported not being able to see their own feet.

Airline boss calls on rivals to follow lead and introduce cleaner new aircraft

Protest comes after London mayor Sadiq Khan announced £69m a year for borough schemes, including more school streets

‘Sadiq Khan has been incredibly supportive... there were no rows whatsoever’

Papers found at vintage fair reveal special-edition tributes to George V and George VI

Drivers who ignore the restrictions will face £130 fines

£100,000 a year pay packets! The non-ironic use of the term ‘fat cats’! This exclusive from our indefatigable City Hall Editor, Ross Lydall, is a classic of the genre.