UBS Building Pic: Koos Couvee

Kweku Adoboli, the former UBS AG trader who is accused of causing the largest loss from unauthorized trading in British history, pleaded not guilty of fraud and false accounting today at Southwark Crown Court. (more…)

Bill Gates Pic: OnInnovation

Pupils at Deptford Green school in Lewisham were thrilled when an unexpected guest speaker arrived on Wednesday – Microsoft founder Bill Gates. (more…)

Vince Cable Pic: Heidi Gao

Business executives’ pay was under scrutiny today as Vince Cable proposed new powers for shareholders. (more…)

Pic: Jimmy Mizen Foundation

A local coffee shop set up by the parents of a murdered teenager has recieved an award for excellence in social enterprise from the Mayor of Lewisham. (more…)

Central Parade, New Addington Pic: Stacey Harris

Plans that aim to breathe new life into New Addington’s Central Parade have been unveiled.

The improvements will be funded by a £516,000 grant from the Mayor of London’s ‘Outer London Fund’. (more…)

New scheme for Lee Green Residents, Pic: Albert Steinberger

Aspiring entrepeneurs in Lee Green will have the opportunity to sharpen their business acumen and hone their skills with a free course that starts in February. (more…)

Cooking on gas. Pic: Adem Djemil

Tower Hamlets council is to look into the creation of an ‘energy co-operative’ in a drive to lower energy bills and reduce fuel poverty in the borough. (more…)

Shopfronts still damaged from the riots pic: Rosie Thompson

Damage to shops following the riots last August has driven Croydon Council to review the planning guidance for security measures shop owners can take to protect their premises. (more…)

Trade unionists are campaigning for Canary Wharf cleaners to get living wage pic: Allistair J

Trade unionists campaigning for a London living wage for cleaners at Canary Wharf have complained of a “disrepect of civil liberties” after being ejected from the Wharf as they distributed leaflets on Thursday.

The group of around a dozen, including members of the Industrial Workers of the World union and their supporters, were forcibly removed from the premises by security at around 5pm. (more…)

Pigs Ear Festival pic: Tillie Cox

Ale enthusiasts have been gathering this week in Hackney to sample a multitude of brews from around the world at the Pigs Ear 2011 beer and cider festival.

A fitting location, for Hackney is fast becoming the epicentre of a brewing renaissance, mirroring what it did for independent coffee shops in years gone by.

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