Policy and Campaigning

Join our 'Gateway to Growth: London as an Engine for National Prosperity' event on Thursday 17 September at 9.30am. To remain one of the world's leading business capitals, London needs to become easier, faster and more affordable to do business in. At the event, a panel of senior business leaders will discuss what it will take to strengthen the capital's position as a competitive global hub: unlocking investment, reinforcing its status as a world-leading commercial centre and attracting and retaining top talent.

A senior LCCI delegation will be attending party conferences and engaging with politicians on these topics and advocating for the policy interests of London’s business community. We’ll also be partnering with think tanks IPPR and Onward to host fringe events at the Labour and Conservative conferences respectively, exploring themes including the role of UK cities in driving growth and London’s status as an international business hub. We are also attending the Liberal Democrat and Reform party conferences to advocate for our members.

Join the launch of our Q3 2026 Quarterly Economic Survey report on Thursday 1 October at 10am. The report will provide the latest assessment of business conditions across the capital, including trading performance, recruitment, investment, cost pressures and confidence in the economic outlook. Drawing on responses from businesses across London, the survey provides a regular measure of commercial performance and sentiment. 

Your commitment to incentivise growth by giving mayors of city regions a share of the income tax and business rates receipts generated in their own postcodes could be transformative for the economy. We support the bold ambition behind these plans. London and the South East pay 45% of the UK's income tax bill, and London businesses pay 30% of England's business rates. As the Government develops the formula to determine the share of tax revenue retained by mayors, it is essential that London’s allocation fairly reflects the tax receipts it generates, allowing the capital to invest in the infrastructure a competitive and modern city needs.

In July we were delighted to celebrate London's diverse and dynamic business community at our Annual Summer Garden Party, held in the College Garden at Westminster Abbey. We were pleased to welcome The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as guest speaker. The Mayor highlighted the vital role London’s economy plays in creating jobs and growth in the UK and spoke about the opportunities for London to work hand in hand with the rest of the country. The evening brought together business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from across the capital. 

Responding to Andy Burnham's first major policy speech in Manchester since he became the presumed next Prime Minister, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has set out a ten-point plan for London’s growth. The plan outlines the priorities for the next Prime Minister that will strengthen business confidence amid concern from business that London will be deprioritised under a new administration.

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]

Our research can cover any issue of relevance to London business; including skills, diversity, housing, transport infrastructure and exports.

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.

The Capital 500 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.

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.

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.

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.