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15 Aug 2017

LCCI says train services need to improve as price hike is expected

Following today's announcement that rail fares could rise by up to 3.6% in January London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has renewed its calls for TfL to take over responsibility for suburban train services in London.

4 Aug 2017

Now is the time to rise to the economic challenge says London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Businesses need Government support to continue to weather an uncertain storm, new research from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has found.

2 Aug 2017

Mayor urged to appoint Freight Commissioner for London

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has been urged to appoint a "Freight Commissioner" in order to navigate the growing logistical demands of the capital.

27 Jul 2017

Home Secretary's comments on immigration welcome says LCCI

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the latest comments from Home Secretary Amber Rudd which suggest the door will be kept open to workers after Brexit.

24 Jul 2017

London Chamber welcomes Chris Grayling's support for Crossrail 2

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) today welcomed the news that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed that he is supporting the Crossrail 2 project.

21 Jul 2017

London workers are already beginning the Brexit exodus say businesses

A third of businesses with EU staff (31%) have lost employees as a result of Brexit according to a shocking new survey has revealed.

18 Jul 2017

New London local business survey launched

Increasing transport and housing costs mean businesses in London face stiff challenges in recruiting and retaining staff - a unique new survey revealed today.

12 Jul 2017

Government must tackle business confidence with positive Brexit talks but not ignore domestic agenda

Positive Brexit talks and a commitment to invest in the both the capital's infrastructure and skills are vital for business confidence and security a new report has found.

10 Jul 2017

Greater emphasis on technical education vital for London to remain competitive say London businesses

More needs to be done to improve technical education, including increasing funding levels, according to a new survey by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

3 Jul 2017

A quarter of businesses believe they cannot stop cyber crimes happening

The Government is being urged to do more to help businesses protect themselves from cyber crimes as a quarter of London businesses (24%) say they are not capable of preventing such crimes from happening

27 Jun 2017

Listen to business in Brexit negotiations warns new LCCI report

London businesses have retained a pragmatic and level-headed approach to Brexit but have growing concerns about potential barriers to future trade and the capital's pressing 'domestic' policy agenda being overlooked.

22 Jun 2017

London businesses hail advent of the 24-hour tube

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the 24-hour tube network will help to bolster this part of London's economy.