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4 Mar 2015

Overwhelming support for more devolution in first major poll of Londoners for years London Tomorrow panel calls for Manchester-style combined authorities model

In the first major poll of Londoners on devolution for the capital in years, an overwhelming majority have come out in favour of greater local control of London's finances.

20 Feb 2015

Chancellor should go further with London devolution commitments - LCCI

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Colin Stanbridge has commented on the long-term economic plan for London.

3 Feb 2015

To expand just one airport is short-termist madness, says LCCI

The government must not miss an opportunity to provide for the UK's aviation needs for the next 50 years, London's biggest and most representative business group has said today.

27 Jan 2015

Cycle Superhighway plans disappointing, but some important concessions

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has Commented on the approval today by Mayor Boris Johnson of plans for an east-west cycle superhighway route.

9 Jan 2015

Less than one third of London businesses employing migrant workers

According to research from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the perception that huge swathes of the London labour market are being swallowed up by migrant workers is a misnomer.

7 Jan 2015

London rail chaos hurts business, says London Chamber of Commerce

Richard Currie, Chair of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (LCCI) Transport Policy Committee has said that rail chaos will hurt London business.

6 Jan 2015

Business confidence holds steady, despite difficulties in recruiting

With five months until the General Election, 42% of London firms expect UK economic growth to improve over the next year, according to the capital's largest and most authoritative business survey - the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Capital 500.

9 Dec 2014

Give Boris control over London air travel tax

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has suggested Chancellor George Osborne could give London's Mayor responsibility over Air Passenger Duty (APD) at London's airports to improve the capital's international competitiveness.

3 Dec 2014

Chancellor goes some way to boost business, but could have gone further

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Colin Stanbridge, has commented on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement announcement today.

20 Nov 2014

Land IS available for house building in London, the answer doesn't need to be converting commercial space

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said we need to give businesses the ability to develop and flourish.

19 Nov 2014

Action needed on cyber-crime to help London businesses

Recent research shows that more than half of London businesses have experienced a cyber breach in the last 12 months.

13 Nov 2014

London Chamber of Commerce backs Northern Line extension

Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Colin Stanbridge, has said the LCCI is pleased to see the Secretary of State take a decisive step.