_Marcus Morgan and Paul Mitchell_ report on how Boris Johnson's mayoralty is already showing signs of decay, as high-ranking members of his administration have resigned over accusations of financial and sexual misconduct and barely-veiled racism.

For the first time in its 82-year history, Plaid Cymru, the nationalist Party of Wales, will form part of the government in the Welsh Assembly, write Marcus Morgan and Paul Mitchell.

Blair government refuses public inquiry into biggest fire in Europe.