London Business Publications

While the World Trade Organisation has upped slightly its forecast of a drop of 0.2% in goods trade made shortly after the first big US retaliatory tariff announcement in April, to now a positive rise of 0.9%, this is still way below its original estimate of 2.7%. 

This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 9 July and 4 August 2025. A total of 505 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector. 

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This report explores the state of commercial retrofitting of buildings in London, revealing low uptake despite its critical role in achieving net-zero goals. It highlights barriers such as finance, regulation, and skills shortages, especially for SMEs, and offers strategic recommendations on how London businesses can scale retrofit delivery through policy alignment, workforce development, and innovative funding models.

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. 

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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.

Our Q1 2025 Quarterly Economic Survey reveals a nuanced economic landscape for London businesses. Internal company prospects remain positive, with decision-makers expressing cautious confidence despite a moderation from the high levels seen earlier in the year. Savanta surveyed a total of 506 London business leaders between 23 January and 20 February 2025. All data was weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

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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.

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.

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This report is a detailed policy asking for each Government department to help support London businesses.