Chantelle is a 22-year-old from North London who met with the National Careers Service after claiming unemployment benefits for some time.

Adam is a 39-year-old from East London who first met with the National Careers Service during a visit to the Salvation Army.

Gemma is a single mum from Sutton who met with the National Careers Service to boost her confidence and her qualifications.

Mputu is a 52-year-old from North London who met with the National Careers Service after transferring to JSA from ESA benefits.

Aldi has increased its hourly rates of pay for staff after breaking the £12bn sales barrier for the first time.

The company said all store assistants will from February earn £9.10 per hour outside the M25, and £10.55 in London.
 

The new £33 million John Lewis store at the Westfield London expansion will provide 600 new jobs for residents in White City.

Thrive London are offering gardening programmes to more than 200 Londoners in four fantastic gardens in Battersea Park, as well as various outreach projects in the wider community.