LCCI is the capital’s most representative business organisation – with members spanning small to multinational organisations, we reflect the broad interests of London businesses to policymakers, decision makers and opinion formers at every level.
Through research, analysis and strategic engagement, we tackle the pressing issues facing the city's business community, influencing and advocating for policies and initiatives that bolster London's standing as the best city in the world for business. We draw on our members’ experience and expertise to contribute regularly to consultations, inquiries and debates.
Our role is to explore and highlight issues impacting the continued economic growth, success and prosperity of Global London. We aim to create an environment that aids and supports the success and growth of London business – from workforce skills to infrastructure and connectivity across the capital.
For more than 140 years LCCI has been actively lobbying for key London developments. We seek to positively influence policy, legislation and regulation at the local and national levels, with regular engagement with key stakeholders in City Hall, local government, Parliament and Whitehall.
Our four policy pillars serve as high-level priority areas that guide LCCI's research, advocacy and media engagement. Based on competitor analysis, our expertise and business priorities, they have been developed to ensure alignment with the needs and strategic objectives of our membership. They are informed by ongoing surveys, focus groups and stakeholder interviews, enabling us to adapt our policy approach in real-time to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
Our four policy pillars serve as high-level priority areas that guide LCCI's research, advocacy and media engagement. Based on competitor analysis, our expertise and business priorities, they have been developed to ensure alignment with the needs and strategic objectives of our membership. They are informed by ongoing surveys, focus groups and stakeholder interviews, enabling us to adapt our policy approach in real-time to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
LCCI actively represents the needs and views of London business in the media. For all media enquiries, or to arrange a media interview during office hours, contact the press team on +44 (0)20 7203 1897 or email press@londonchamber.co.uk
Our research can cover any issue of relevance to London business; including skills, diversity, housing, transport infrastructure and exports.
We regularly run events, briefiings and roundtables with key people from politics, media and industry. Speakers have included the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Mayor of London, Lord Mayor, departmental ministers, newspaper editors and leaders of strategic infrastructure projects. We also host report launches and panel discussions to discuss key topics relevant to London businesses.
The Capital 500, sponsored by haysmacintyre, provides a quarterly snapshot of London’s economy. The results are fed into HM Treasury, the Mayor of London, the Bank of England and other influential stakeholders.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for London as a Global City was established to bring together parliamentarians and London business to promote London’s global position. LCCI provides the APPG’s secretariat.
We are continuing our support of Ukrainian refugees who are in London looking for work or who are interested in setting up their own business. We are working with the Cabinet Office, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the International Chambers of Commerce.
LCCI has a history of supporting skills development for London’s businesses through advocacy, business support schemes and other initiatives. On this hub, you can learn about the skills landscape, access support for careers and skills development, understand apprenticeships, engage with other businesses and discover different ways to access the talent pipeline.
LCCI is committed to supporting members of all sizes reduce their carbon emissions. We are providing a wide range of initiatives to help businesses on the road to net zero and tools to help businesses become greener.
LCCI is calling for a strategic approach to policing, and better funding allocation to the Metropolitan Police and the City of London Police to employ the best and the most skilled officers London needs to prevent further crime.
Our Q1 2025 Quarterly Economic Survey reveals a nuanced economic landscape for London businesses. Internal company prospects remain positive, with decision-makers expressing cautious confidence despite a moderation from the high levels seen earlier in the year. Savanta surveyed a total of 506 London business leaders between 23 January and 20 February 2025. All data was weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.
Sponsored by: HaysMac
This report examines the pivotal role of sustainable finance in facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a particular focus on its impact on London’s businesses. It provides a detailed analysis of the barriers that SMEs face in accessing green finance and offers targeted recommendations to bridge these gaps.
Our Q4 2024 Quarterly Economic Survey findings reflect a London business community, balancing cautious optimism with growing economic pressures. The resilience of London firms continues to shine through, with many still optimistic about their profitability and turnover in the coming year.
Savanta surveyed a total of 520 London business leaders between 18 October and 17 November 2024. All data was weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.
Sponsored by: HaysMac
In this report, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce jointly present a set of five strategic asks to the UK government aimed at boosting business growth and economic development in London and Edinburgh, the economic powerhouses of the United Kingdom.: In this report, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce jointly present a set of five strategic asks to the UK government aimed at boosting business growth and economic development in London and Edinburgh, the economic powerhouses of the United Kingdom.
