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19 Dec 2016

Government needs to do more to help businesses of all sizes employ apprentices says leading business group

The main barriers to businesses in London employing apprentices are because they don't have resources, know the legal requirements or are able to find those with the right skills, a new survey has found.

14 Dec 2016

London Chamber says Southern rail strikes damage economy and emphasis case for devolution

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge has commented on this week's Southern rail strikes.

13 Dec 2016

Sadiq Khan growing on London businesses say industry leaders

Just over six months into the job the new Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan appears to be winning round businesses according to a new report for London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

8 Dec 2016

Business leader London Chamber condemns decision not to devolve London bound rail service to TfL

Following the news that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP has decided not to hand over the running of suburban rail services to Transport for London, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the move is a backward step.

24 Nov 2016

London Chamber of Commerce welcomes Autumn Statement direction but calls for more specifics

New steps towards devolution for London were welcomed by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry today following the Autumn Statement.

17 Nov 2016

UK businesses follow in Prime Minister's footsteps to explore trade links with India

More than two dozen companies from four countries are travelling to India on Monday (21st Nov) for a five day trade mission in the wake of the visits of Prime Minister, Theresa May and Deputy Mayor of Business for London, Rajesh Agrawal.

10 Nov 2016

Act now to secure practical immigration for post-Brexit London

EU nationals currently employed in London should be issued with a Visa to allow them to remain working in London after Brexit according to proposals today from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

19 Oct 2016

Take inspiration from Norway and Canada for trading models say London businesses

Norwegian or Canadian trade models are viewed as the best basis for Britain's relationship with the EU despite remarkably different set-ups a new poll has found.

17 Oct 2016

Business leaders call for a rethink on London Green Belt

Nearly half of London business leaders believe the Government should look again at the classification of poor quality Green Belt with a view to using it for housing.

13 Oct 2016

Skilled workers biggest concern post Brexit businesses say

London business are concerned but not panicking about Brexit - according to a wide reaching new report produced today by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

12 Oct 2016

A radical approach is needed to get to grips with congestion says LCCI

A dramatic rethink of how traffic is managed on London's roads is vital to deal with an expanding population, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned.

6 Oct 2016

"No room for complacency" message from largest post-referendum survey of London economy

Businesses need solid reassurance from the Government following the Brexit vote, a new economic survey by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and ComRes has shown.