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9 Jan 2019

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8 Jan 2019

Chamber wants action as confidence amongst London’s businesses plummets

A major survey has highlighted the loss of confidence in the London and UK economy amongst the capital’s businesses – with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) calling on the Government, London’s Mayor, and the Mayoral election candidates to urgently act upon the findings.

21 Dec 2018

Response to the disruption at Gatwick Airport

Airports are gateways to the UK’s island economy and Ministers should be ensuring that every assistance is provided to enhance the resilience of the UK’s air gateways.

19 Dec 2018

100 days until Brexit

75% of the London businesses that we recently polled still have not made any provisions in preparation for Brexit.

19 Dec 2018

London Chamber reacts to the Immigration White Paper

It is welcome that Ministers have seen sense and will now consult on their proposed £30,000 salary threshold – however, we can tell them already that such a figure would be damaging not just to the London economy, but to the UK economy as a whole - as workers of all skills levels are needed in every sector.

18 Dec 2018

Let London have more control on Immigration

Ahead of the anticipated release of the Government’s Immigration White Paper, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for London City Hall to have a new role in administering immigration for the capital.

11 Dec 2018

Figures reveal London’s businesses still wait for post-Brexit certainty

New polling has found that 75% of London businesses have not yet made any provisions in preparation for the possible effects of Brexit.

11 Dec 2018

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry reaction to Crossrail funding announcement

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said:“While it's welcome that additional funding has been found to keep Crossrail on track, let's have clarity on the actual delivery date - to help businesses plan and prepare.

15 Nov 2018

MP grandstanding and resignations will not help the country

Commenting on the Draft EU Withdrawal Agreement, Colin Stanbridge, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry said:“Grandstanding and resignations may satisfy political egos but do not help the country and the businesses that create the UKs wealth.

25 Oct 2018

New poll: London makes views on immigration very clear

According to a major new poll of the London Public, Business leaders and Borough Councillors, immigration is seen as having had a positive impact overall over the past five years, with the growth of International student numbers seen as good and highly-skilled workers seen as the most important group for the capital’s economy.

3 Oct 2018

London business call for confidence booster

While Brexit is a key factor, the government must do much more to support the capital’s prosperity London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned.

2 Oct 2018

PM’s migration approach is unsettling

Responding to reports of the Prime Minister stating that low-skilled migration will fall after Brexit day, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that tough talking at a party conference may lead to harm to the economy.