Greater London

Administrative area, ceremonial county and region of England

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Greater London is an administrative area in England governed by the Greater London Authority. It is organised into 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs and the City of London. Greater London is one of the regions of England, also known as the London Region. The Greater London Authority, based in Newham as of the start of 2022, is responsible for strategic local government across the area and consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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Hunt helps make Mother's Day cards with nursery children Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has visited a nursery in south London following an announcement of sweeping childcare reforms in his Spring Budget. After joining an arts and crafts session where he was drawn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published 1 week ago

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