London is a world-leading, global city, its reputation acting as a magnet for people and businesses. Such are the latest findings from the London Tomorrow: Shaping Future Cities thought leadership initiative. But that isn’t the full story. A rising affordability crisis is putting this reputation at risk. Unaffordable housing, high transport costs and expensive office
With Boris Johnson not standing for a third term as the Mayor of London (after being elected as the Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip), this will be the first mayoral contest that will not see the big personalities of Ken Livingstone or Boris competing for the top job. In September, the main parties
Confidence in growth prospects dip London business leader’s confidence in the capital’s economic growth prospects has dipped, with a 16 point decline in the balance figure for firms expecting the London economy to grow in comparison to the previous quarter. This is according to new research from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The
In his 2015 budget, Chancellor George Osborne revealed plans to allow shops in England and Wales to open for longer on Sundays. The intention is to give local authorities ( or elect mayors) the power to decide whether to relax Sunday trading laws locally if this is likely to boost economic activity and employment. Local
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for renewed investment ahead of next month’s Spending Review. Making representations to the Treasury the Chamber has said that the government must ensure that London is not overlooked or left behind in the push to secure roll-out of greater devolution across England. LCCI Chief Executive Colin Stanbridge (below) said:
