Investments in Southwark's Bankside area will capitalise on the areas growing popularity and make the most of the extension to Tate Modern and the new Blackfriars Station. 

A £900,000 funding boost is to help hundreds of the capital's homeless into work through a co-commissioned programme between the LDA and DWP. 

The London Employer Accord has now helped 1000 long-term unemployed Londoners into work . 

LDA announces plans to extend its series of free business support seminars. 

With London Fashion Week underway, schemes backed by the Mayor of London through the London Development Agency are playing a significant role in helping young designers develop their businesses, such as Louise Goldin, who is showing on Sunday. 

Parkland in New Cross is being transformed into a modern 21st century public space. Hatcham Gardens is one of the Mayor's Great Spaces - and its renovation will include a canopy of trees, park furniture and a drinking fountain.