The ‘low hanging fruit’ on London businesses’ Autumn Statement wishlist Next month’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to be one filled with tax cuts and lavish spending plans Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
BusinessLDN calls for VAT-free shopping, TfL guarantees and rates reform in Autumn Statement wishlist BusinessLDN CEO John Dickie said the body focused on “low-hanging fruit” that could boost growth at a lower upfront cost Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
Childcare ‘unaffordable’ for half of London parents as many families are pushed into debt Government must step in to help working parents with the childcare ‘juggling act’, business groups say Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023
London bosses ramp up calls for Jeremy Hunt to axe ‘tourist tax’ making Paris, Madrid and Milan ‘winners’ Dispute rolls on over the cost and benefits of restoring tax-free shopping for international visitors Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023
London firms’ hiring expectations improve, but ‘still a long way to go’ The overall hiring outlook still remains negative Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2023
BusinessLDN: Chancellor must unlock London growth to drive UK economy “The Chancellor is going into this budget with very limited room for maneouvre, so we can’t go in with a huge shopping list,” CEO John Dickie said. Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023
Skills crisis sees 65% of London firms struggle to fill vacant posts UK companies are preparing the biggest pay rise in years as they struggle to fill open roles Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023
Lobby group London First renames itself BusinessLDN after 30 years New branding will be unveiled at the organisation’s annual conference today Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022