Legal aid lawyers told to wait for their money (Times Online) Jack Straw’s frustrations with the running of the £2.1 billion a year legal aid scheme were laid bare this week along with the policy clashes that have led to the demise of the body in charge.
Mayor threatens Tube legal action (BBC News) London Mayor Boris Johnson says he is considering legal action after it is ruled contractor Tube Lines must be paid £4.4bn for work on the Underground.