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12 May 2020

LCCI welcome furlough scheme extension

LCCI have welcomed the Chancellor extending the furlough scheme until the end of October.

11 May 2020

LCCI comment on coronavirus workplace guidance

LCCI has responded to the Government publishing coronavirus workplace guidance.

10 May 2020

LCCI react to PM's address to the nation

LCCI respond to the Prime Minister's address to the nation about easing lockdown.

5 May 2020

LCCI welcome London council support for local business

LCCI today responded to the latest figures showing council distribution of coronavirus grant funds.

28 Apr 2020

LCCI back campaign to help more businesses obtain rate relief support

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has today backed a campaign to support London businesses who have been left unable to receive coronavirus business rates relief funding.

24 Apr 2020

LCCI welcome CBILS amends for small business loans

LCCI has reacted to suggestion that the Chancellor will move to offer 100% government guarantee for CBILS loans under £25,000.

21 Apr 2020

LCCI comment on coronavirus grant roll-out by councils

LCCI comment on the delivery of government coronavirus grants via London's councils.

17 Apr 2020

LCCI welcome furlough funding extension

LCCI's CEO reacts to news that the Government has extended funding for the furlough scheme to the end of June, with monthly review.

15 Apr 2020

LCCI CEO calls for more CBILS pace, plus clarity on furlough beyond May 31

With April payroll approaching, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning that unless banks up the pace of lending, then some of the capital’s SMEs will soon be out of business.

9 Apr 2020

Chamber members step up for the NHS and London

With coronavirus continuing to impact the country and the NHS under increasing pressure, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry members are playing a key role in helping the capital and health service to respond to the crisis.

6 Apr 2020

"It's all down to the banks now" - LCCI CEO

LCCI CEO, Richard Burge, writes about bank behaviour during the coronavirus crisis.

2 Apr 2020

LCCI CEO: time for banks and financial services leaders in London to show support for UK SMEs

With new research from the British Chambers of Commerce revealing that nearly a fifth (18%) of businesses have less than a month of cash in reserve, and nearly half (44%) 1 to 3 months’ worth – London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has again called for the financial sector in the city of London to show its support to the SMEs of the capital and UK.