An experienced policy and public affairs professional with a PhD in policy networks, Helen has extensive experience leading on corporate affairs, policy and communications in property and construction, maritime and logistics. Helen also held a senior role at LCCI and has worked in local government.

Ian has 30 years experience launching startups and commercialising brands as diverse as Red Bull to P&O Ferries. During Covid lockdown he and his partners founded Alvio, the app that enables brands and retailers to collaborate and scale rapidly across the Shopify ecommerce platform.

Coronavirus dominates the agenda Our front cover depicts the rare sight of a de- serted central London – one that is likely to be the norm for weeks or months to come.

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.

New Beginnings Installations on a grand scale are more usually the domain of the Tate Modern, but this winter it is Tate Britain, a mile along the Thames, which is capturing the imagination.

Kieron is a real estate professional, Urban Planner and Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Kieron has more than 20 years’ experience working across the public, private and voluntary sectors and currently leads the London Planning Team at Iceni Projects.

From Ukraine to the UK Igor Bartkiv, LCCI’s Ukrainian Project Support Officer, recounts how he came to be in London from Ukraine, and his role at LCCI ensuring that refugees from Ukraine gain support and assistance to find work or set up new businesses in the UK.

From Ukraine to the UK Igor Bartkiv, LCCI’s Ukrainian Project Support Officer, recounts how he came to be in London from Ukraine, and his role at LCCI ensuring that refugees from Ukraine gain support and assistance to find work or set up new businesses in the UK.

London Stansted Airport is the third busiest airport in the London system, serving 200 destinations across 40 countries. A market leader for short-haul travel across Europe, it also has daily flights to Dubai and serves as a major cargo hub in support of the London economy.