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At BusinessLDN, our mission is to make London the best city in the world in which to do business, working with and for the whole UK.
London, UK
Joined December 2011
Great to continue our 'London's pitch to the world' roundtable series in @derwentlondon's fantastic DL/28 space yesterday, led by our Chief Executive John Dickie and Director of Competitiveness Matthew Fell. Against an uncertain international backdrop, the capital now has an
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RT @metpoliceuk: Our New Met for London Phase 2 plan will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years, and we wan….
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New transport links are fundamental to tackling London's housing crisis, but how and where should they be delivered? . Our Policy Delivery Director Jonathan Seager recently spoke with @danielgayne1 of @BuildingNews alongside @tomcopley and @peabody⬇
building.co.uk
After setting out a vision for development centred on public transit links, the mayor of London came out of the spending review empty handed. Can London build 88,000 homes a year without new infras...
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“It’s extremely concerning to hear that the capital is set to be disrupted by strikes yet again, just as schools reopen and Londoners head back to work after the summer break. “This industrial action will hit already sluggish economic growth, particularly in sectors like.
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RT @OnLondon: Important new comment piece by Stephanie Pollitt of @_BusinessLDN. The slow workings of the new, post-Grenfell building safet….
onlondon.co.uk
New regulations introduced after Grenfell disaster aren't being applied efficiently, making the capital's housing crisis worse
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📽 "The key thing to remember is that we can't tax our way to growth - growth is the Government's number one mission. " 📽. As latest @ONS figures show that inflation is running well above the Bank of England's 2% target, our @SanjOdedra joined @GarethBarlow on @SkyNews to
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“With inflation accelerating and growth slowing, many firms across the capital are hitting the brakes on hiring and showing caution on investment as they grapple with the cost of doing business. “The upcoming Autumn Budget is an opportunity for the Government to turn positive.
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June 2025. Read the full article ➡️
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What could the Government's plans for changing how councils are funded mean for London as a place to live, work and invest? . Our Chief Executive John Dickie speaks with @RachaelBurford in @theLDNstandard ⬇.
standard.co.uk
BusinessLDN – which represents more than 170 of the city’s largest employers – urged ministers to ensure that the Fair Funding Review takes account of the city’s higher costs and levels of deprivation
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“After an encouraging start to the year, this data shows that the economy slowed to a crawl as businesses were forced to absorb higher employment costs and navigate an uncertain global trading environment. “The Chancellor should prioritise steps to boost business confidence and.
GDP grew 0.3% in Quarter 2 (April to June) 2025. Services (+0.4%) and construction (+1.2%) both grew but production (-0.3%) fell. Read more ➡️
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“This small rate cut will provide a measure of relief for those firms and consumers across the capital who are struggling with debt or seeking to borrow. “With the economy stuck in first gear and the hike to employer national insurance contributions still hitting hiring.
The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5-4 to cut interest rates to 4%. Find out more in our #MonetaryPolicyReport
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“Heathrow is a gateway to the world for London and the UK and it plays a vital role in supporting our success as an island trading nation. “With the airport currently operating at full capacity, these ambitious expansion plans – backed entirely by private investment – will.
Heathrow Airport has revealed details of its plan to expand and modernise the airport at a cost of £49bn.
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The impact of April's employer NICs hike continues to be felt - new figures from @kpmguk and @RECPress, compiled by @SPGlobal, show permanent placements in the city have dropped to their lowest level since Jan and are trailing the wider UK ⬇📉.
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Latest research on hiring activity across London from the REC, KPMG and S&P Global
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“It’s positive to see the Silvertown Tunnel already helping to improve journey times and reduce congestion only a few months after opening. “The project shows what’s possible when the public and private sectors work in partnership to deliver vital infrastructure.”. Our @muniya_b.
New data published by @TfL today shows that the new Silvertown Tunnel has significantly cut congestion in east and south-east London, reducing journey times on approach roads by as much as 70 per cent in the morning peak, and boosting public transport uptake in the capital.
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“The lack of clear guidance around Building Safety Regulator applications is one reason why tens of thousands of homes have become stuck in the gateway process. “This new work from the @ConstructionCLC marks a critical step forward which will help provide clarity to developers.
New guidance aims to speed up Gateway 2 approvals #ukhousing.
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