Because
The news is controlled by Sauron's spin doctors. He rules the media and doen't want any bad press getting out!
(
Johnny2 Harrumph!,
Tue 18 Feb 2003, 1:18,
archived)
And the
Congestion Charge started.
(
lemonhead,
Tue 18 Feb 2003, 1:20,
archived)