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Policy
Policy and Campaigning
LCCI is the capital’s most representative business organisation – with members spanning small to multinational organisations, we reflect the broad interests of London businesses to policymakers, decision makers and opinion formers at every level. For more than 140 years LCCI has been actively lobbying for key London developments. We seek to positively influence policy, legislation and regulation at the local and national levels, with regular engagement with key stakeholders in City Hall, local government, Parliament and Whitehall.
Through research, analysis and strategic engagement, we tackle the pressing issues facing the city's business community, influencing and advocating for policies and initiatives that bolster London's standing as the best city in the world for business. We draw on our members’ experience and expertise to contribute regularly to consultations, inquiries and debates.
LCCI's Flagship Advocacy Campaign: Choose LDN.
We want London to be the best and most attractive city in the world to do business in. That is a choice we can make.
We want investors to choose London over other global cities, and we want young people to choose London as the place to live, work and build their futures. London's rivals are not our fellow towns and cities, they are capital cities across the world. When London succeeds, the whole country succeeds. Choose London. Choose Growth.
Our Policy Pillars
Our role is to explore and highlight issues impacting the continued economic growth, success and prosperity of Global London. We aim to create an environment that aids and supports the success and growth of London businesses – from workforce skills to infrastructure and connectivity across the capital.
Our four policy pillars serve as high-level priority areas that guide London Chamber of Commerce and Industry's research, advocacy and media engagement. Based on competitor analysis, our expertise and business priorities, they have been developed to ensure alignment with the needs and strategic objectives of our membership. They are informed by ongoing surveys, focus groups and stakeholder interviews, enabling us to adapt our policy approach in real-time to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
London as a Global City
- Retain London's competitiveness and attractiveness as a global city and elevate it as a destination for inward investment.
- Focus on international trade - including trade deals, tariffs, regulatory barriers, international travel and global supply chain resilience.
- Leverage LCCI's trade advisory services to build strategic international partnerships.
Unlocking London’s Growth Potential
- Support growth in key sectors, including financial and professional services (including the London Centre for Arbitration and Mediation), technology and sustainability.
- Address key business taxation issues, including business rates, Employer National Insurance contributions, Capital Gains Tax, Business Asset Disposal Relief, Research & Development (R&D) tax relief, and Business Property Transfer.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including the Greater London Authority, City of London Corporation and Department for Business & Trade.
People and Skills
- Address skills shortages and promote workforce diversity through policies that support education, training, apprenticeships and immigration.
- Navigate changes in employment regulations, advocating for policies that balance employee rights with business needs.
Sustainable Future for London
- Promote sustainable development in London, focusing on infrastructure, transport investment, green construction and planning reform.
- Advocating for a smooth green energy transition, supporting decarbonisation, energy efficiency and the future of sustainable aviation.
Our Policy News and Events
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What we do to champion London's business community
Representing the needs of London business
LCCI actively represents the needs and views of London business in the media. For all media enquiries, or to arrange a media interview during office hours, contact the press team on +44 (0)20 7203 1897 or email [email protected]
In-house research and surveys for London business
Our research can cover any issue of relevance to London business; including skills, diversity, housing, transport infrastructure and exports.
Each quarter we run The Quarterly Economic Survey (Capital 500) which provides a quarterly snapshot of London’s economy. The results are fed into HM Treasury, the Mayor of London, the Bank of England and other influential stakeholders.
Events and Briefings
We regularly run events, briefiings and roundtables with key people from politics, media and industry. Speakers have included the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Mayor of London, Lord Mayor, departmental ministers, newspaper editors and leaders of strategic infrastructure projects. We also host report launches and panel discussions to discuss key topics relevant to London businesses.
Skills and Employment
LCCI has a history of supporting skills development for London’s businesses through advocacy, business support schemes and other initiatives. On this hub, you can learn about the skills landscape, access support for careers and skills development, understand apprenticeships, engage with other businesses and discover different ways to access the talent pipeline.
Environment and Sustainability
LCCI is committed to supporting members of all sizes reduce their carbon emissions. We provide a wide range of initiatives to help businesses on the road to net zero and tools to help businesses become greener.
Business Crime
LCCI is calling for a strategic approach to policing, and better funding allocation to the Metropolitan Police and the City of London Police to employ the best and the most skilled officers London needs to prevent further crime.
Featured LCCI Policy Reports
London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q3 2026
Over a summer of political change, London businesses continued to send warning signals. Expectations became less negative in Q3, but weak demand and cashflow coincided with limited recruitment and investment activity. A shift in sentiment has not yet become a shift towards growth.
This survey was conducted using an online interview administered to members of the YouGov Plc UK panel of 2.5 million+ individuals who have agreed to take part in surveys.
London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q2 2026
The latest survey is a flashing warning light from London’s business community, highlighting a business environment that is struggling to generate the conditions needed for growth. Cost pressures remain acute, demand is weak, confidence is subdued, and businesses continue to report negative cashflow. At the same time, investment intentions and recruitment activity remain limited.
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. The total sample size was 512 senior decision-makers in London businesses. Fieldwork was undertaken between 6 May and 3 June 2026. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of private-sector London businesses by size and industry.
London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q1 2026
After a challenging end to 2025, London businesses entered the new year on a more stable course. However, this does not signal a return to growth. The current situation suggests that early signs of stabilisation are now under threat, as businesses continue to operate in an environment defined by high costs and ongoing uncertainty, further exacerbated by geopolitical shocks.
This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 26 January and 3 March 2026. A total of 505 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector.
London Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2025
The final quarter of 2025 proved to be a testing period for London businesses. The Budget was widely seen as an opportunity for the government to provide much-needed certainty, and yet the only certainty delivered was higher costs. The Employment Rights Bill compounded existing concerns, leaving the business community without the stability it has long called for in order to take risks, invest, hire and expand.
This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 17 October and 15 December 2025. A total of 504 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector.
London Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2025
The Q2 2025 results offer tentative evidence of recovery, but the uneven nature of this rebound raises pressing questions towards London’s long-term competitiveness.
This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 17 April and 22 May 2025. A total of 506 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector.
Sponsored by: HaysMac
Economic Powerhouses: Policy proposals to drive economic growth in London and Edinburgh
In this report, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce jointly present a set of five strategic asks to the UK government aimed at boosting business growth and economic development in London and Edinburgh, the economic powerhouses of the United Kingdom.
Funding the Transition: Measuring Businesses’ Access to Sustainable Finance
This report examines the pivotal role of sustainable finance in facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a particular focus on its impact on London’s businesses. It provides a detailed analysis of the barriers that SMEs face in accessing green finance and offers targeted recommendations to bridge these gaps.
Capital 500: London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q4 2024
Our Q4 2024 Quarterly Economic Survey findings reflect a London business community, balancing cautious optimism with growing economic pressures. The resilience of London firms continues to shine through, with many still optimistic about their profitability and turnover in the coming year.
Savanta surveyed a total of 520 London business leaders between 18 October and 17 November 2024. All data was weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.
Sponsored by: HaysMac