London Business Matters Magazine

The Sorry Saga of Hammersmith Bridge

Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to cars, buses and other motor vehicles since 11 April 2019 after Hammersmith & Fulham Council, who own the 137-year old Grade II listed bridge, discovered that its wrought-iron structure was
full of cracks. Pedestrians and cyclists were stopped from using the bridge temporarily the following year.

Year of the Dragon

Reputed to be the biggest such celebration of the lunar year outside Asia, the event, organised by the London Chinatown ChineseAssociation, attracted a huge crowd which lined a parade route ending in Trafalgar Square.

2024 - Year of Elections

The first key election for London will be the mayoral vote on 2 May. Labour’s Sadiq Khan is running for a third term. His Conservative rival, Susan Hall, has an uphill struggle, given her party’s recent opinion poll performance. Policy battles will centre on crime, housing, transport and planning.

The World's Coffee House - Lord Mayor Elect Michael Mainelli’s plans for office

Renewal and change is in the air as the year ends. Read Lord Mayor Elect Michael Mainelli's plans for ‘the world’s coffee house’ on page 12. 

Terry Jervis – shooting for the stars

In advance of Black History month this October, Reginald Maynor profiles Terry Jervis, a legend in the world of media and business.
 

The spirit of Geneva

For three days in June Geneva became the world capital of business as the 13th World Chambers Congress brought together movers and shakers from
across the globe to tackle the pressing challenges of an uncertain world.

Minister for London on the capital’s prospects

Londoners are affected by many of the same issues as the rest of the UK, though some are undoubtedly felt more acutely in the capital. 
 

City of London Chamber – open for business

The City of London Chamber officially launched in front of senior business
representatives at the Guildhall Art Gallery in January.
 

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.