This Policy News Update covers key developments, including the latest government initiatives and regulatory updates impacting businesses and workers, including new employment support plans, sick pay guarantees, and insights into economic activity.

This week’s update highlights key economic indicators from ONS, new government initiatives on construction skills, insights into SME cyber insurance adoption, and significant UK-Ukraine investment commitments.

Commenting after a meeting of business groups with the Mayor of London about the economic impact of coronavirus, LCCI CEO Richard Burge said:

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 ...

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) welcomes the Chancellor’s renewed commitment to stability that gives businesses the confidence to invest and expand, as set out yesterday in her Spring Statement. However, the OBR notes that business confidence remains fragile as firms continue to c...

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commented on the series of tube strikes planned for the coming weeks.

The government has had ample time to produce a well thought-out, meaningful and targeted plan to help businesses, and yet there will be no solace for businesses today.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has criticised the state of the Government's newly launched Test To Release scheme - that is meant to be helping to safely recover tourism and business travel to the country.

The latest LCCI policy update focusses on the key manifesto pledges from Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall ahead of the Mayoral elections on 2 May 2024. There is also a big announcement from the Labour Party on its plans for building in the Green Belt.

We were delighted to welcome over 30 of our hospitality, leisure and tourism members to the LCCI EA Club Showcase on 11 May 2026, allowing them to showcase their incredible venues, products and services to over 100 EAs, PAs, VAs, office managers, and event bookers — all under one roof.