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LONDON TAXIS: Fares will rise by nearly 1 per cent above inflation from Saturday, Steven Norris, minister for transport in the capital, announced. The new tariff for black cabs is rising by an average of just over 4.4%, compared to inflation of 3.5%. The minimum charge for the initial part of any daytime journey will rise from £1 to £1.20, with a proportionate rise for subsequent stages.

nBUSINESS TODAY - Commons: Home Office questions; Prime Minister's questions; debates on Committee of Privileges reports recommending the suspension of Conservative MPs Graham Riddick (Colne Valley) and David Tredinnick (Bosworth) over the cash-for-questions affair. Lords: Statute Law (Repeals) Bill, Second Reading; Jobseekers Bill, Committee; debate on Matthew Trust report "Victims of Care".