LCCI react to the Prime Minister confirming (at today's PMQs) that discussions are taking place "at pace" with rail companies about introducing part-week season tickets.

This week’s Policy News Update covers key developments from 6 to 13 January 2025. Highlights include the Prime Minister's AI plan to boost UK growth, the London Growth Plan, and the launch of the Steel Council. Additionally, we cover the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, recent EU e...

LCCI comment on London having the highest unemployment figures in the UK.

The latest LCCI policy update focusses on a package of reforms aimed at boosting the number of apprentices taken on by SMEs. The update also looks at a new intervention by Government on the London Plan to boost housebuilding in the capital, and a review of the Graduate route.

This edition of the Policy News Update covers major ONS releases on business conditions, inflation, labour market trends, earnings, vacancies, trade, GDP, and retail sales, alongside wider developments shaping the UK economy.

This week’s update covers significant developments across the UK's economic, infrastructure, and business policy, highlighting key government initiatives, regulatory updates, and market trends relevant to London’s business community.

Tier 3 without sufficient government support would be like issuing a “do not resuscitate” order on some businesses, warns LCCI's CEO. 

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.

With the Government support package for both employed and self-employed having been announced, but remaining weeks away from access for many, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has issued another rallying cry for the financial institutions of the city of London to act in the national interest b...

The London Chamber strongly supports Gatwick Airport's decision to reduce flight capacity in order to mitigate disruption.