The final quarter of 2025 proved to be a testing period for London businesses. The Budget was widely seen as an opportunity for the government to provide much-needed certainty, and yet the only certainty delivered was higher costs. The Employment Rights Bill compounded existing concerns, leaving the business community without the stability it has long called for in order to take risks, invest, hire and expand.

This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 17 October and 15 December 2025. A total of 504 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector.

The Q2 2025 results offer tentative evidence of recovery, but the uneven nature of this rebound raises pressing questions towards London’s long-term competitiveness. 

This quarter’s fieldwork was conducted by Savanta between 17 April and 22 May 2025. A total of 506 London business leaders were surveyed, with data weighted to reflect the capital’s business population by size and sector. 

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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. 

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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

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The latest London Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) shows many encouraging signs of growth for London businesses in Q2. Domestic sales improved strongly, mirrored by an uptick in demand for exports. This no doubt underpinned an increase in cashflow for London firms, particularly for micro companies.

Savanta surveyed a total of 514 London business leaders between 7 May to 7 June 2024. All data were weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

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While businesses across the city are essential in maintaining high level of competitiveness, they face threats on numerous fronts. LCC champions the interests of its members and engages with national and municipal policy makers to address the key issues they face. From a policy perspective, our role is to mitigate the impacts of economic challenges and help create a policy and regulatory environment conductive for sustainable growth. In 2023 LCCI campaigned on a plethora of issues. Read our impact report to find out more.