London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has submitted evidence to the Department for Education’s consultation on implementing a new further education (FE) funding and accountability system.

Everyone should have access to free and fast testing, and we strongly feel this is key to maintaining business confidence and facilitating a seamless return to normality.

This week’s Policy News Update highlights several significant developments, including reforms to boost apprenticeships and a major investment programme from Heathrow Airport. Additionally, new industry bonuses will support offshore wind developers, and the Business Secretary has also launched ...

This week’s update leads with the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech and the launch of the UK’s 10-year financial services strategy, alongside major developments in energy, trade, investment, and innovation.

The latest Policy News Update highlights key developments such as new initiatives in housing and tourism, efforts to combat retail crime during the festive season, and progress on sustainable aviation. We also cover updates on the UK’s sustainability reporting standards, employment support reforms, and skills training.

This week’s Policy News Update covers key developments such as the IMF's forecast for improved UK economic growth in 2025, the UK's return to growth in November, the Chancellor's response to recent economic criticism, and other essential updates.

This week's Policy News Update include a new strategy for the National Wealth Fund, an Action Plan to reduce regulatory red tape, and a consultation on welfare reforms. Additionally, the OECD has downgraded the UK's growth forecast, and the Bank of England has maintained the interest rate at 4.5%.

The latest LCCI policy update is now published. With the manifestos now published, there has been little in the way of new announcements from each of the main parties. You can find a summary of the manifestos in last week’s update, also attached for ease.

London businesses are increasingly concerned about rising energy bills following Ofgem’s announcement this morning.

LCCI's open letter to the Secretary of State for Transport calls for Gatwick expansion to bolster London's economy.