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2 Feb 2017

LCCI welcomes the National Policy Statement on Heathrow

LCCI has welcomed the publication of the government's long awaited National Policy Statement on Heathrow's third runway.

2 Feb 2017

May must use White Paper to guarantee status of EU nationals in London

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge has reacted to reports the Prime Minster will, today, publish a White Paper on the status of EU Nationals currently living and working in the UK.

19 Jan 2017

LCCI responds to London Assembly report on congestion in the capital

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the London Assembly Transport Committee report 'London Stalling' released today,

16 Jan 2017

New business rates unfair says London business leaders

New businesses rates announced earlier this year could see a third of businesses paying more in the charge than in rent, a survey for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found.

12 Jan 2017

Review of Stamp Duty needed following referendum roller-coaster says leading business organisation

The Treasury should review the impact of Stamp Duty on London's property market given recent political and economic changes according to London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

9 Jan 2017

Growing evidence for business support for immigration in London

London businesses have spoken out in favour of immigration and prioritising growth according to a ComRes survey commissioned by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

19 Dec 2016

Government needs to do more to help businesses of all sizes employ apprentices says leading business group

The main barriers to businesses in London employing apprentices are because they don't have resources, know the legal requirements or are able to find those with the right skills, a new survey has found.

14 Dec 2016

London Chamber says Southern rail strikes damage economy and emphasis case for devolution

Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge has commented on this week's Southern rail strikes

13 Dec 2016

Sadiq Khan growing on London businesses say industry leaders

Just over six months into the job the new Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan appears to be winning round businesses according to a new report for London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

8 Dec 2016

Business leader London Chamber condemns decision not to devolve London bound rail service to TfL

Following the news that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP has decided not to hand over the running of suburban rail services to Transport for London, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the move is a backward step.

24 Nov 2016

London Chamber of Commerce welcomes Autumn Statement direction but calls for more specifics

New steps towards devolution for London were welcomed by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry today following the Autumn Statement.

17 Nov 2016

UK businesses follow in Prime Minister's footsteps to explore trade links with India

More than two dozen companies from four countries are travelling to India on Monday (21st Nov) for a five day trade mission in the wake of the visits of Prime Minister, Theresa May and Deputy Mayor of Business for London, Rajesh Agrawal.