This week’s policy update wfocuses on the promises made at the Labour Party conference to support business, plans to end the late payment of invoices to small businesses’, the reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street and London being promoted in New York  

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has today issued a rallying cry for leaders of the financial and professional services ecosystem in London to pull together to increase bank lending until the Government’s coronavirus support measures are in place – in order to avoid SMEs across the UK going out of business.

This week’s update highlights significant developments, including new Trade and Industrial Strategies, extensive export finance expansions, and key initiatives promoting sustainable growth, investment, and SME success.

The latest LCCI policy update focusses on the Prime Minister’s general election announcement, to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.

LCCI has launched a new series of networking events aimed at London's vibrant Ukrainian business community. 

On Tuesday 2 June, LCCI Chief Executive Karim Fatehi OBE hosted a Patron Member roundtable lunch, where we were pleased to welcome Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, as the guest speaker.

This week’s Policy News Update highlights the Chancellor's economic growth plans, the Government's 10-year infrastructure strategy, and key initiatives to support UK businesses.

Ahead of the London Mayoral Election in May, LCCI calls on Mayoral candidates to keep the capital open for business.

This week’s update outlines recent UK government policy developments affecting trade, investment, labour, regulation, and sector-specific support, with a focus on implications for business planning, competitiveness, and workforce management.

This edition of the Policy News Update highlights key policy and economic developments in the opening days of 2026, spanning tax, local government finance and business conditions.