London's Silvertown Quays development

As Boris Johnson gives the go-ahead for a new ‘innovation quarter’ in London’s Royal Docks, what does it actually mean for the area and for business?

First off, and perhaps most important, it means the Silvertown Quays area will get a pretty serious makeover.  As the centre of London expands, new business districts have emerged in areas such as Stratford & North Greenwich, the current site of the O2 arena.  The Mayor claims it will create 9,000 jobs when work begins in 2015.

Apprentice runner-up Tom Gearing's business soars

The world economy may be going to pot, but the guy who came second in last year’s Apprentice is doing alright for himself.

According to London free paper City AM, Tom Gearing’s wine business is soaring after he fell at the last hurdle to become Alan Sugar’s business partner.

Going on the Apprentice may sound like a good idea after a few pints, but it's hardly a sound PR move for many candidates, who are usually selected for their hatefulness.