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18 Sep 2018

Sadiq Khan must take the lead after ‘failure’ by migration committee

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Mayor of London to devise proposals for a new immigration system for the capital.

31 Aug 2018

Crossrail timely completion necessary to keep London moving

Commenting on the announcement that the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) will now not open until Autumn 2019.

2 Aug 2018

London businesses worried about business space costs according to new research

More than half of London businesses are worried about business space in London with key concerns cited as rental costs, business rates and overhead costs.

19 Jul 2018

Skills and training system is lacking if capital to thrive say councils and businesses

Significant changes need to be made to skills and training provision in London if the capital is to continue to thrive, according to authors of London’s largest local business report.

10 Jul 2018

London Business call for more support for international trade as confidence finally rises.

London businesses need more support to build international trade links and capitalise on an upsurge in confidence London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

5 Jul 2018

Basic numeracy and literacy and IT top employers wish lists.

Basic numeracy and literacy and IT skills are viewed as more important by employers than technical or sales techniques according to new research by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

26 Jun 2018

90 weeks is not enough warns London Chamber.

London’s most representative business organisation has warned that the absence of detail from ministers on key Brexit requirements for business will see the UK miss out on new economic opportunities.

8 Jun 2018

London Chamber hits out at decision to halt plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street.

Commenting on the news that Westminster Council has decided to take plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street “off the table for good” the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has spoken out against the move.

6 Jun 2018

Policy players say the Mayor of London should be the champion for devolution across England’s regions

Sadiq Khan should become the leading champion for more devolution to England’s cities and regions according to a new initiative looking at London’s future.

5 Jun 2018

“Good news, now crack on with it and expand Gatwick too” says London Chamber.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Airports National Policy Statement.

29 May 2018

Automation drive broadly positive say London businesses.

London businesses are expecting an increase in productivity and higher quality products thanks to automation, but also warn that it could lead to a loss of jobs.

17 May 2018

London workforce needs to up its digital skills says new business survey

The London workforce needs a huge boost to its digital ability to ensure it has the skills it needs according a new survey from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.