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Ministers 'to use Olympic lanes'

Senior Cabinet ministers, including the Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, William Hague and Theresa May have been allowed to use the Olympic lanes “on the advice of the security services”, according to the London Evening Standard.

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Bus drivers accept Olympic payment offer

London bus drivers to receive £577 extra for working over the Games Credit: PA

London bus workers have voted to accept an offer of an Olympics bonus, ending the threat of another strike. The Unite union said workers will get an average of £577 in recognition of the "massive increase" in workload over the Games.

Peter Kavanagh, Unite's regional secretary for London, said: "After almost a year-long campaign, bus workers finally have a fair deal which recognises their contribution to keeping London moving over the Olympics."

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