According to the Metropolitan Police, over 450,000 incidents of London-based business crime were reported in 2024. However, with many offences going unreported, the actual total is likely a lot higher. More needs to be done to support London’s business community to become more resilient to crime. LCCI is steadfast in its support of businesses, and in order to address the challenges that crime poses, we formed our Business Crime Group.
The Business Crime Group is here to help you prevent, mitigate, respond to, and report business crime. On the dedicated hub, you’ll find the latest articles and resources to protect your business, as well as our upcoming events and committee news.
The primary objective of the Business Crime Committee is to help London’s business community become more resilient to crime, while ensuring that private and public sector stakeholders take action to tackle business crime across the capital. We regularly run events with industry experts to keep our members up to date with the latest measures to protect their business from attacks. Events include discussions, briefings, and private lunches.
City of London Police, the national policing lead for fraud, welcomes the introduction of the newly revised PEEL framework. Published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), it will assess police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy from 2025 to 2027.
On 12 February 2025, LCCI formally submitted a set of recommendations to the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of the consultation for the Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029.
Metro Bank's head of fraud and investigations Baz Thompson states that "Fraud ia alwasy evolving." In the January - February 2025 issue of London Business Matters, we explore five scams to watch out for this year.
The financial strain on businesses from escalating cybercrimes is growing at an alarming rate, and CFOs cannot ignore these implications. In this issue of London Business Matters, John McLoughlin, Group Chief Executive of J2 Software, explores how businesses can reduce their exposure to cyber threats.
The Mayor of London and Greater London Authority have announced that they will be investing £14.5m funding to expand the Violence Reduction Unit's MyEnds community-let prevention programme to tackle violence. Evidence shows that a community-led approach is the most effective to prevent violence, and so the MyEnds programme provides tools and resources for communities to develop their own prevention measures.
The Safer Business Network has launched a new initiative surrounding Violence on Women and Girls (VAWG) to encourage businesses to become a Safe Haven. They are looking for businesses that are willing to be a Safe Haven to help women with their onward journeys. Training to staff will be offered for free to enable the venue employees to feel confident in dealing with members of the public.
We’re keen to hear from members who have concerns regarding, or have been affected by, any aspect of business crime. By sharing your experiences and feedback, you can help shape the Business Crime Committee work programme – if you would like to get in touch, please email us. All emails will be treated with the strictest confidence and will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.
We have formed a Business Crime Committee focused on various types of business crime, including cyber security, fraud, policing issues and supply chain vulnerabilities. The committee is chaired by Claire Holford, Dispute Resolution and Defence and Security Partner at top-60 law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys, and comprises members with experience and expertise in a variety of related disciplines.
LCCI's Business Owners Club supports business leaders and entrepreneurs across all sectors to connect with one another and supports business growth through collaboration, information sharing and peer-to-peer events.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) recognises the essential role that cyber security professionals play in protecting businesses in London from malware. We are proud to represent the sector at LCCI, and have a programme of benefits to help businesses in this field raise their profile and connect with potential clients.
