LCCI has worked with Refugee Investment Network on this report, looking at the current state of refugee employment by London businesses, the barriers that are preventing firms from hiring refugees, and what steps can be taken to boost the number of refugees employed by businesses.

The report looks at the correlation between demographics of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and subsequent success in business and highlights the problems that ethnic minorities face accessing finance and procurement opportunities.

Drawing on LCCI's long history of supporting businesses' international activity and with the kind assistance of Heathrow Airport Ltd, this report assesses the benefits of export support services to London firms and explores policy areas that have a direct impact on businesses' ability to export. 

London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, will be urged to do more to help businesses meet the capital’s Net Zero target by 2030.

David has worked in the City of London for over 35 years and joined Lloyds in 2012 having spent 25 years at Natwest. He spent most of this time in International Trade and covered multiple market segments from SME's through to Large Corporate clients both in the UK and overseas.

Despite progress in recent years, women continue to face significant barriers to participating fully in international trade. These barriers can be categorized into four main areas: social and cultural norms, legal and regular frameworks, access to finance and markets, and skills and capacity building.

Industrial action, adverse weather, terrorist attacks and health pandemics each have the potential to quickly disrupt business and curtain economic activity. The London Tomorrow panel will discuss what both businesses and authorities can do better to prepare for disruption.

The Government needs to work hard to ensure London has a solid economic foundation to meet the twin challenges of Brexit and an expanding population, London's leading business group has said.

An overwhelming majority of London businesses think a number of innovative new policies could help tackle congestion according to new findings released today.