LCCI Updates | News and Insights

22 Feb 2021

Moving out of lockdown: giving London businesses the certainty they need

The capital has seen some of the highest numbers in the UK in terms of unemployment and job losses, with the most recent ONS survey estimating a “record increase” to 6.9% unemployment. Furthermore, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent Quarterly Economic Survey with Savanta ComRes revealed the worst economic outlook amongst the capital’s business leaders since the period following the financial crisis of 2008.As a world-leading global capital, London has an essential role to play in the UK’s overall recovery and reputation, especially as the UK defines its place on the world stage post-Brexit, and as host of COP26 and the G7.

25 Jan 2021

How businesses can respond to the increasing prominence of climate change issues

The first month of the year has barely passed, but 2021 has already been filled with news of climate change-related news.The Prince of Wales recently launched his Terra Carta, building on his Sustainable Markets Initiative launched last year.

8 Jan 2021

EU Trade Hub - Export Documents Update

International trade documents for exports and imports are now even more important as the UK operates an independent trade policy. This update outlines information for exporters of goods following UK-EU trade deal.

21 Dec 2020

Tier 4: information for London businesses

Tier 4 restrictions came into effect in London on 20 December 2020. The Government intends to review restrictions every two weeks, with the next review taking place on 30 December.

30 Nov 2020

Tier 2 restrictions: what they mean for London businesses

Lockdown restrictions across England will come to an end at 12:01am on 2 December, with a ‘tiered’ system resuming the same day. A review of the tier allocations will be undertaken every 14 days, with the first review to be completed by the end of 16 December.

20 Nov 2020

Comprehensive Spending Review 2020: safeguarding London’s global position

This Spending Review comes at a critical time for London’s economy. Over the past 9 months the pandemic has forced the shutters down on many businesses, be that temporarily or permanently.

3 Nov 2020

What the new lockdown restrictions mean for London businesses

The Government has announced that lockdown restrictions will apply to the whole of England from Thursday, 5 November. The new restrictions will last for four weeks, until Wednesday 2 December. The Government intends for the tiered system of restrictions to resume after this period.

17 Jun 2020

Working from Home During Coronavirus – Some Tips and Links

A positive response to working from home in a crisis is critical to your mental health and wellbeing. Read useful tips from Heart of the City, LCCI staff and beyond.

24 Apr 2020

COVID-19: LCCI SITREP of member impacts

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry participate in the London Strategic Coordination Group (SCG): Business Subgroup on COVID-19 business-related impacts. View our weekly coronavirus updates that we issue to the multi-agency resilience group.

14 Feb 2020

LCCI and LSE Mayoral Hustings

LCCI teamed up with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to deliver the first hustings of the 2020 London Mayoral campaign.

23 Dec 2019

LCCI responds to TfL’s Bakerloo Line Extension (BLE) consultation

With the capital’s population expected to reach around 10 million by 2030, London’s transport system will continue to face increased overcrowding and congestion. It is critical that London’s transport network continues to grow, and the Bakerloo Line Extension (BLE) has a vital role to play.

22 Nov 2019

LCCI’s General Election asks

LCCI has written to key candidates across London’s 73 constituencies setting out the priorities for the capital’s businesses.