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11 Jan 2016

Tube strikes bad for business

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Chief Executive Colin Stanbridge has said news of further strikes on the underground is a blow to Londoners and bad for business.

6 Jan 2016

London businesses predict success in 2016 as growing sales figures underpin strong performance

Results from London's largest and most authoritative regular business survey, the Capital 500, indicate strong business performance in London, buoyed by growing domestic demand for goods and services.

11 Dec 2015

Airports delay spells potential future paralysis for UK economy

The Government's decision to again delay making a decision on the Airports Commission recommendations is a breath-taking display of procrastination, according to the capital's largest and most representative business organisation.

10 Dec 2015

Airports 'mess' is a political calculation that could ground UK economy

Ahead of the announcement tonight from the Government on how it will respond to the Airports Commission recommendations, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned that any further delay could seriously impact on efforts to secure future investment for wider UK projects.

2 Dec 2015

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP, addresses LCCI members on Labour's plans for business and the economy

Following a speech to London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) members by the Chancellor, George Osborne MP, in November, this morning it was the turn of the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP.

25 Nov 2015

LCCI responds to Chancellor's Spending Review and Autumn Statement

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commented on Chancellor George Osborne's Spending Review and Autumn Statement announcement.

19 Nov 2015

Businesses need help to prosper in London's digital economy

Small businesses and sole traders in the capital with no online presence risk falling behind in the digital economy and should be supported in being equipped with necessary digital skills, resources and infrastructure according to a new research report from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

10 Nov 2015

PM has a mandate for EU reform to support London business - LCCI

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on David Cameron's letter to Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, on the UK's negotiations on remaining in the EU.

30 Oct 2015

Looming affordability crisis threatens London's reputation as world-leading city

According to a new poll of Londoners, business leaders and councillors in the capital, London's lack of affordable housing, high price of commercial space and cost of transport are among the biggest barriers to the capital's economic competitiveness.

5 Oct 2015

Devolution of business rates will give London the powers it needs to grow

Sean McKee, director of policy and public affairs at London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has commented on the announcement that local authorities will retain 100% of revenue from business rates by 2020 and directly elected mayors having the ability to add a premium to business rates to pay for infrastructure.

5 Oct 2015

East London business welcomes Silvertown consultation

Janette Withey, Chairman of East London Chamber of Commerce (incorporating Docklands Business Club) has welcomed the opening of Transport for London's consultation on the package of river crossings at Silvertown.

1 Oct 2015

London businesses report slight dip in confidence in prospects

London business leaders' 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.