Housing, skills, and digital connections should be high on new mayor’s agenda to ensure London remains a great place for businesses and their employees. In the recent London mayoral hustings, aspiring candidates have been at pains to persuade us that they will make sure the capital remains a great place in which to live and
The weather in the south of France last month may have taken a turn for the worse but the shine certainly didn’t come off MIPIM, Europe’s largest property exhibition. Each year, the four-day event sees delegates from property sectors across the globe descend on the French resort to take advantage of the exhibition, conference and
The next Mayor of London has the challenge of sustaining a growing city, whilst addressing the cost and shortage of housing, improving transport infrastructure, all while cutting carbon emissions. It looks like the east of London is set to provide much of the land needed for new housing. New river crossings, tube stops, train stations,
Three quarters of business decision-makers (82%) say aviation capacity in the South East is necessary for business growth in London, and more than half (55%) say more capacity will be needed before 2029, according to a ComRes survey conducted on behalf of London City Airport. Unlocking aviation capacity in the short-term is therefore crucial and
The French philosopher, Blaise Pascal once said, “the supreme accomplishment of life is to blur the distinction between work and play.” Trade missions can do that and on this mission, having spent some time on safari and with the prospect of two days of international cricket, for me the distinction is already somewhat blurred. But
