Opinion: It was the mayor wot won it - Well, it's finally happened. The government has bowed to the inevitable and given in on its much-maligned plans for a public-private partnership for London's Tube. And the capital's mayor can take most of the credit

How the Best Divest - Many companies are good at buying assets, but few are as good at selling them. New research shows that the best create nearly twice as much value for shareholders as the average company.

Mankins, Michael C., (2008)

Putting down routes - The first steps to constitutional reform have been taken. But Labour's route to a New Britain also includes the regions. David Harding looks at how the proposed regional development agencies may change local government

Harding, David, (1997)

Restoration work - The 'Donnygate affair' is just one sleaze story contributing to the tarnished image of local government. And, says David Harding, Doncaster council's internal inquiry into the allegations levelled at it will only be a small step towards restoring public confidence

Harding, David, (1997)