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24 Jul 2017

London Chamber welcomes Chris Grayling's support for Crossrail 2

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) today welcomed the news that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed that he is supporting the Crossrail 2 project.

21 Jul 2017

London workers are already beginning the Brexit exodus say businesses

A third of businesses with EU staff (31%) have lost employees as a result of Brexit according to a shocking new survey has revealed.

18 Jul 2017

New London local business survey launched

Increasing transport and housing costs mean businesses in London face stiff challenges in recruiting and retaining staff - a unique new survey revealed today.

12 Jul 2017

Government must tackle business confidence with positive Brexit talks but not ignore domestic agenda

Positive Brexit talks and a commitment to invest in the both the capital's infrastructure and skills are vital for business confidence and security a new report has found.

10 Jul 2017

Greater emphasis on technical education vital for London to remain competitive say London businesses

More needs to be done to improve technical education, including increasing funding levels, according to a new survey by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

3 Jul 2017

A quarter of businesses believe they cannot stop cyber crimes happening

The Government is being urged to do more to help businesses protect themselves from cyber crimes as a quarter of London businesses (24%) say they are not capable of preventing such crimes from happening

27 Jun 2017

Listen to business in Brexit negotiations warns new LCCI report

London businesses have retained a pragmatic and level-headed approach to Brexit but have growing concerns about potential barriers to future trade and the capital's pressing 'domestic' policy agenda being overlooked.

22 Jun 2017

London businesses hail advent of the 24-hour tube

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the 24-hour tube network will help to bolster this part of London's economy.

21 Jun 2017

London Chamber welcomes more engagement with business community in Queen's Speech

Commenting on the Queen's Speech, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Colin Stanbridge said: "We welcome the Government's intension to intensify engagement with the business community, whose experience and insight will be vital".

9 Jun 2017

London Chamber says forming a credible Government is essential

One of London's biggest business lobby groups has today called on political party leaders to establish a credible Government as soon as possible so they can get to work and prioritise infrastructure projects to protect and re-energise the whole country's economy.

9 Jun 2017

Decision not dithering is needed on airport expansion

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on Government to be prepared to make a swift and clear decision on airport expansion.

5 Jun 2017

London Chamber sets out its manifesto to create a thriving business environment

London's leading business organisation, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the next government to ensure the capital continues to thrive as a place to do business as it negotiates the exit from the EU.