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14 Jun 2023

LCCI statement on April 2023 GDP figures

A statement from Richard Burge, Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) following ONS GDP figures that showed a growth of 0.2% in April 2023.

6 Jun 2023

Business calls on Labour to back Young Londoners

LCCI has sought assurances from the Labour Shadow Civil Society Minister, Barbara Keeley MP, that a potential Labour Government will back young Londoners following the decision of the current Government not to include London in this year’s Youth Investment Fund round.

5 Jun 2023

LCCI reaction to launch of new BCC Business Council

LCCI responds to the launch of the new Business Council by the British Chambers of Commerce.

2 Jun 2023

1,000 Ukrainian Refugees Attend London Jobs Fair

1,000 Ukrainian refugees from different walks of life attended a jobs fair organised by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 31 May.

25 May 2023

London Chamber Backs Manchester’s Case For An Underground HS2-NPR Station

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is adding its voice to call for the best form of HS2 with a new underground through station at Manchester Piccadilly.

24 May 2023

London Firms Express Interest To Employ Refugees

A report published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) – in partnership with the Refugee Investment Network today – reveals that only 3% of London businesses employed a refugee in their organisation.

22 May 2023

London’s Freight Firms Urgently Require Access to Land in Net Zero Push

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, for greater provision of industrial and employment land in London.

17 May 2023

VAT-free shopping must return for London's prosperity

Richard Burge, LCCI's CEO, explains why VAT-free shopping must return for London's prosperity.

17 May 2023

LCCI reaction to Jeremy Hunt and Sir Keir Starmer speeches at the BCC Global Annual Conference

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry reacts to Jeremy Hunt and Sir Keir Starmer speeches at the BCC Global Annual Conference.

16 May 2023

LCCI to attend the BCC Global Annual Conference

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will be attending the British Chamber of Commerce’s Global Annual Conference in order to champion London and its businesses.

15 May 2023

LCCI reacts to Suella Braverman’s speech to the National Conservatism conference

Richard Burge, LCCI's CEO reponds to Suella Braverman’s speech to the National Conservatism conference.

9 May 2023

Lack of EV Charging Points Obstruct London’s Green Growth

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the London Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance and the London Assembly’s Transport Committee to address the need for the provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points for commercial vehicles across London.