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8 Jul 2015

LCCI responds to Chancellor's Budget statement

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the budget reflects the renewed economic optimism of London businesses.

7 Jul 2015

LCCI responds to Sunday trading hours announcement

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge, has said it is encouraging to see movement from the Government on the issue of Sunday Trading hours.

1 Jul 2015

London Chamber responds to Davies Airport recommendations

Colin Stanbridge, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive has welcomed the final report of the Airports Commission and its clear decision on Heathrow.

25 Jun 2015

Londoners say their infrastructure lags behind expectations of a world city

According to a new poll of Londoners, business leaders and councillors in the capital, London's infrastructure lags far behind expectations for a world city.

3 Jun 2015

LCCI joins campaign to bring superfast broadband to central London

According to a recent report from the House of Lords Select Committee on Digital Skills, London ranks just 26th against all European cities when it comes to internet connection quality.

21 May 2015

LCCI responds to Prime Minister's announcements on immigration

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Colin Stanbridge has responded to David Cameron's announcements today on more stringent immigration policy.

19 May 2015

LCCI responds to likely rail strikes over May Bank Holiday

Colin Stanbridge, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Chief Executive has commented on likely rail strikes over May Bank Holiday.

12 May 2015

London Land Commission must have teeth to tackle housing crisis - LCCI

The newly-established London Land Commission will struggle to tackle the capital's chronic housing crisis if it is not given more powers to fill the information gap on the amount of brownfield land held by London local authorities.

11 May 2015

LCCI responds to Mayor Boris Johnson's appointment to the Cabinet

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Chief Executive, Colin Stanbridge, has congratulated Boris Johnson MP's on his appointment to attend Political Cabinet.

29 Apr 2015

London business chief signs deal with Havana to increase trade

In an effort to increase trade between London and Cuba, London Chamber of Commerce has this week signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between the two.

29 Apr 2015

London businesses give their views on Mansion Tax policies

With just over a week to go until the UK votes in the next general election, businesses have given their views on one of the most controversial proposals in the campaign - for a "Mansion Tax" on high value properties.

10 Apr 2015

New data shows commuter rail delays continue to hurt London businesses

According to new data from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), delays, cancellations and overcrowding on commuter train services (excluding the Underground and Overground) are one of the top issues negatively affecting their business.