UK’s largest chamber of commerce on brink of collapse Business The largest accredited chamber of commerce in the UK is on the brink of collapse after filing a notice of intent to appoint administrators. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, which has around 4,000 members, has cited the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath for creating “sustained financial pressures” as one of the reasons behind its current [...]
London firms turn to hiring part time workers Economics Businesses across London have turned to hiring more part-time workers ahead of a hot summer, with higher employment taxes prompting owners to offer more flexible work. A new survey by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has found that the capital city’s economy was in recovery mode, with sales rising and cash flows [...]
Former Lord Mayor named president of London business group London Mayor The former Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli has been appointed as president of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Mainelli, who served as Lord Mayor from 2023 to 2024, is currently chair of think tank Z/Yen, which he founded in 1994. The former Lord Mayor has also held senior [...]