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5 Jun 2018

“Good news, now crack on with it and expand Gatwick too” says London Chamber.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Airports National Policy Statement.

29 May 2018

Automation drive broadly positive say London businesses.

London businesses are expecting an increase in productivity and higher quality products thanks to automation, but also warn that it could lead to a loss of jobs.

17 May 2018

London workforce needs to up its digital skills says new business survey

The London workforce needs a huge boost to its digital ability to ensure it has the skills it needs according a new survey from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

10 May 2018

London Chamber welcomes Silvertown Tunnel Planning consent

Commenting on the news that Transport for London (TfL) has today been granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver the Silvertown Tunnel, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge said: “To know that the Silvertown Tunnel will finally go ahead is a cause for celebration and relief.

4 May 2018

London Chamber congratulates new councillors and issues a call to fix the housing crisis

Commenting on the recent local elections Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge said: "We congratulate and wish good luck to all those who have won or retained their seats".

19 Apr 2018

London Businesses need more support connecting overseas post Brexit says London Chamber

The Government and the Mayor of London must work harder to help businesses access overseas trade after Brexit a leading London Business group said today.

16 Apr 2018

Building on poor quality green belt would help solve housing crisis says business survey

A majority of businesses say that building new homes on poor quality, disused or derelict green belt land (67%) would be effective in helping to address London’s housing needs according to a major new research published today.

10 Apr 2018

Urgent action needed as business confidence falls again says London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Businesses urgently need practical help to ensure continued growth in a wide range of areas including infrastructure, skills, planning and Brexit following the findings of a new economic survey released today.

27 Mar 2018

Businesses in regions concerned about trade costs and ‘limited’ transition of Brexit

British firms may need a transition period of up to five years in order to properly prepare for Brexit an alliance of three chambers of commerce warned today.

15 Mar 2018

Mayor Khan must help London get the Skills to compete

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned that the Mayor of London must fully grasp the challenge of London’s skills shortage and promote new trade opportunities to safeguard London’s economy.

12 Mar 2018

Mayor Khan must use New London Plan to make capital more resilient

As many of the capital’s property and construction sector gather at MIPIM, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged Mayor Sadiq Khan to use his emerging New London Plan to improve the resilience of London.

28 Feb 2018

ULEZ risks putting smaller firms out of business warns London Chamber

Leading business organisation London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the new Ultra Low Emission Zone could risk putting firms, especially SMEs, out of business.