Have a problem with Ulez? Then give London the means to raise its own revenue john dickie Giving London more power to retain revenues is critical to ensure a sustainable future for the capital, while also delivering better bang for our buck.
The Elizabeth Line anniversary is a reminder of what London and other cities can achieve with the right kind of investment John Dickie The Elizabeth Line, a clamorous success, was enabled by investment from the national government, but mainly from London's government and businesses. It's a model we should replicate, writes John Dickie
North and South agree: we have to build HS2 from Euston to Manchester John dickie and Henri Murison Delaying HS2 or shortening its railway from Euston will only cost even more money and create another generation of growth stuck behind a red signal, writes John Dickie and Henri Murison, chief executives of BusinessLDN and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership
The iron grip of Whitehall-think of keeping Britain’s productivity down March 10, 2023 Jeremy Hunt needs to keep the ship steady, but he’s also missing an obvious trick to allow Britain to build up it’s depleted productivity again, writes John Dickie
Businesses’ ask for the next budget? Make a decision and stick with it, for all our sakes October 26, 2022 Taxes will have to go up and spending down – to the tune of some £40bn on top of what has already been announced by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.
London Mayoral election: The leader of the capital needs the constitutional power to get the job done April 26, 2021 The Mayoral election is just over one week away. You will be easily forgiven if it’s not at the forefront of your mind – over the last year London has been hammered by the pandemic. The capital has lost more jobs than any other region, with a disproportionate effect on younger people, those in lower [...]