Business improvement districts make London a success story for everyone to see September 5, 2023 London business districts do much good for the capital - raising capital through the business levy, and creating greener and safer areas. We must unleash their full potential, writes Ruth Duston
Eight in ten London businesses plan to hire more staff next year with turnover to increase December 6, 2021 Entrepreneurs in the UK predict strong business growth of 37 per cent for next year, as new research highlights support that could help unlock further growth for early stage businesses. Fifty-eight per cent anticipate an increase in turnover in the next year, with the South West (72 per cent) the most optimistic region, followed by [...]
London businesses and charities call on Rishi Sunak to provide long-term TfL funding December 5, 2021 More than 80 London business, universities and charities have written to Rishi Sunak to call on the chancellor to provide a long-term funding deal for Transport for London (TfL). Signatories to the letter – including the chiefs of Eurostar International, the ExCel Centre and London City Airport – called on Sunak to provide a funding [...]
London firms warn inflation is top concern ahead of mayoral election April 23, 2024 London businesses are still saying inflation is their top concern ahead of the mayoral election next week.
Exclusive: London businesses call on Williamson to tackle capital’s skills crisis July 26, 2021 A group of London businesses have called on Gavin Williamson to tackle London’s growing skills shortage, warning that the capital’s recovery from the pandemic was on the line. In a letter to the education secretary, coordinated by London First and seen by City A.M., the businesses call for a swathe of new policies to be [...]
London business groups call on government to stop five per cent rail fare hikes in 2022 October 20, 2021 London business groups have called on the government to ensure rail fares do not surge next year on the back of above expected inflation, warning this would cripple the capital’s recovering economy. London First and the Centre for London said today that a 5 per cent rise in rail fares next year, which is the [...]
Debate: Should London businesses be hiring from across the world to work remotely? August 3, 2021 As the capital gradually returns to the office, businesses are grappling with a new challenge in hiring. Many have become accustomed to remote working over the last year and are keen to access the most talented people from across the world in order to fill vacancies. Is it the right way forward? Callum Adamson and [...]
London businesses optimistic about tourism recovery after travel rule changes August 2, 2021 Hospitality bosses in the capital have welcomed a change in international travel rules as London looks to restore its tourism economy. Those fully vaccinated in the US or European Union no longer have to isolate on arrival in the UK from an amber list country, as of changes brought in this morning. Travellers are still [...]
London businesses received £16bn through government support schemes July 6, 2021 London businesses took more than £16bn in taxpayer money through the government’s two largest Covid-19 support schemes, it was revealed today. The British Business Bank, which administers the scheme, said that the proportion of the lending to the capital’s business community was about 20 per cent of the national total. That’s broadly in line with [...]
Confidence among London businesses reaches highest level for almost three years June 30, 2021 Confidence among businesses in London has reached its highest level for almost three years, according to new research published today. Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s latest Business Barometer shows business confidence in the capital rose 17 points to 41 per cent in June 2021 – the highest level since September 2018. London ranked second behind Scotland, [...]