LCCI Updates | News and Insights

8 Mar 2024

International Women's Day 2024

For the third year running, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on the fantastic female leaders we have within LCCI's membership and our Women in Business Advisory Board this International Women's Day.This year, we asked Abby Ghafoor, Founder and CEO of Arc Management Consulting, Sarah Jo Loveday, Founder and Chief Helper at peopleknd, Meenal Sambre, Founder and CEO of Samaria Global Finance Limited, and Corinna Field, Managing Director at Red Lion PR, to explain what this day means to them, the barriers they've faced, and how we can help women in business grow.

7 Mar 2024

Member Referral Reward Scheme - March 2024

LCCI is proud to offer its members a permanent referral reward scheme. Recommend someone to become a paid member at LCCI and you will be rewarded with a monthly changing prize!Find out how to enter, what this month's prizes is and our T&Cs in this article.

7 Mar 2024

International Women's Day 2024 - Staff Spotlights

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Taking place every 8 March, it's a vital day to call for action for gender parity and positive change. This year's theme is Inspire Inclusion, aiming to forge a more inclusive world for women. Ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow, we wanted to spotlight some of the fantastic women working here at the Chamber. Meet Lydia, Elizabeth, Sarah, Nickie and Liz below and hear what this day means to them as women in business.

6 Mar 2024

Spring Budget 2024

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the Spring Budget 2024. This article features a list of the key announcements for London businesses.

27 Feb 2024

Bank of England urged to think again on SME lending

Financing SMEs is critical for the economy to function. Without liquidity the economy would begin to stutter and stall.

21 Feb 2024

Market Focus: Germany

The fourth largest economy in the world and a bastion for innovative businesses, Germany offers endless opportunities to British companies.

21 Feb 2024

Your learning module: Arab- British Certificates of Origin

Are you shipping goods to Arab League countries? Here’s what you need to know about Arab-British Certificates of Origin.

21 Feb 2024

Gender empowerment, supply chain linkages and foreign direct investment

Implementing gender-inclusive policies and practices can enhance SMEs’ supply chain linkages and foreign direct investment and propel their economic growth and development.

SME Awards winners celebrating with the award

21 Feb 2024

SME London Business Awards – International Business of the Year

LCCI celebrated the resilience, talent and success of the small business community at the 2024 SME London Business Awards.

20 Feb 2024

World's first intercontinental digital Carnet transacted at London Heathrow Airport

On Thursday 22 February 2024, London Heathrow Airport processed an incoming Carnet from a US logistics company called Rock-it Cargo, representing the world’s first ever intercontinental digital Carnet transaction.

20 Feb 2024

Share your views on the proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice

UK government has launched a call for views in relation to a draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance, the objective of which is to help improve cyber resilience across the UK economy and ensure businesses have the tools and support to protect themselves against cyber threats.

8 Feb 2024

National Apprenticeship Week - LCCI Patron Member London Gatwick's Apprenticeship Programme in Focus

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating the positive contribution of apprentices to London businesses and UK economic growth. LCCI is a huge advocate of apprenticeships and early career opportunities and is proud to champion the industry-leading approaches taken by our members across all sectors, to support career progression and provide skills for life.