This edition of the Policy News Update covers new growth and skills initiatives in London, the latest steps under the Industrial and Regulatory Strategies, and a series of announcements on clean energy jobs, innovation, and trade, alongside economic data and international engagement.

This edition of the Policy News Update highlights new government consultations and economic indicators, including measures affecting London’s planning system, business activity and trade conditions.

On Tuesday 21 May 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting members at the LCCI Prestige Reception: A Night at The British Museum. The networking reception took place in the magnificent Egyptian sculpture gallery, where guests were transported back through 3,000 years of Egyptian history.

David Frost, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reacts to Crossrail Limited announcing their revised opening date.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director of Policy, Sean McKee, comments on Parliament’s rejection of the Withdrawal Agreement for a second time.

More concrete measures needed to help London businesses.

LCCI responds to figures showing a slight decrease in UK GDP in May 2023. 

Avoiding additional barriers to trade is a top priority for London businesses. Post-Brexit, LCCI believes there must be a suitable arrangement in place to regulate Britain’s relationship with the European Union EU, rather than a fall back on WTO rules.  In a recent consultation response t...

The Mayor has identified the capital’s housing crisis as the “single biggest barrier to prosperity, growth and fairness facing Londoners today”. Addressing this crisis is certainly a priority for London businesses, given the impact it is having on the capital’s business envir...

This report, in partnership with KPMG, outlines the labour required to deliver construction projects across London and the South East and the skills gaps that must be filled to meet this demand. It concludes that unless the supply of construction workers is increased, house building targets will not...