London Business Publications

Global London: Enhancing the Role of Business and Consumer Events for London and the United Kingdom

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on London as a Global City has found that despite London’s international success – such as being the most googled city anywhere in the world – there are growing problems which must be addressed to ensure that London not only retains its number one status but can grow and help with the levelling up of the country as a whole. This report considers four key themes and sets the framework for decision makers to consider now and in advance of the next Parliament.

Capital 500: London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q3 2023

The latest Capital 500 survey shows that, whilst there has been a slight easing, cost pressures remain high for businesses. The Bank of England’s decision to maintain rates at current levels following their September meeting will also be somewhat reassuring to companies.

Savanta surveyed a total of 519 London business leaders between 1 August to 1 September 2023. All data were weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

Sponsored by: Haysmacintyre

Inclusion of Women in the Negotiation of Free Trade Agreements

Despite progress in recent years, women continue to face significant barriers to participating fully in international trade. These barriers can be categorized into four main areas: social and cultural norms, legal and regular frameworks, access to finance and markets, and skills and capacity building.

Green Skies - Supporting the aviation sector to decarbonise

This report provides an insight into the efforts being made to decarbonise the sector, and the steps needed to further accelerate thetransition to a more sustainable aviation industry.

Programme Partners: Heathrow Airport, IAG, London Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, London Stansted Airport

Capital 500: London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q2 2023

The latest Capital 500 survey points to an encouraging rise in domestic demand for London businesses in Q2, with the balance for orders increasing for the first time in five quarters. Export sales were up too, while labour market expectations remained stable for the coming quarter.

Savanta surveyed a total of 510 London business leaders between 26 April to 30 May 2023. All data were weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

Sponsored by: Haysmacintyre

Employing Refugees: Measuring Business Attitudes in London

LCCI has worked with Refugee Investment Network on its latest paper, Employing refugees: measuring business attitudes in London. The report looks at the current state of refugee employment by London businesses, the barriers that are preventing firms from hiring refugees, and what steps can be taken to boost the number of refugees employed by businesses.

Capital 500: London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q1 2023

London businesses continue to show their resilience in the face of severe economic conditions. Domestic demand has plateaued for several quarters, with around one third of firms saying sales weakened in the first three months of
2023.

Savanta surveyed a total of 529 London business leaders between 2 February and 9 March 2023. All data were weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

Sponsored by: Haysmacintyre

Capital 500: London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q4 2022

London Quarterly Economic Survey, Q4 2022 is reasonably encouraging as we start 2023. Firms in general seem to be working closer to full capacity and although domestic orders seem to be down, there is more investment and training being contemplated and recruitment is holding up.

Savanta surveyed a total of 500 London business leaders between 20 October and 9 November 2022. All data were weighted to be representative of all London businesses by company size and broad industry sector.

Sponsored by: Haysmacintyre

London Quarterly Skills Survey

The London Skills Survey for Q3 2022 highlights the areas in which London businesses are experiencing skills shortages, as well as their projected needs for the future. The survey also considers the barriers businesses face in meeting their skills needs.

Programme Partner: Middlesex University

London Business 1000

The sixth annual London Business 1000 report sheds light on how London businesses are tackling a range of issues, from the cost of doing business crisis to the continued skills shortages and difficulties with recruitment. The report also looks at the progress firms are making on their shift to net zero, and the types of barriers they are facing. The London Business 1000 was launched in 2017, and is a joint project between London Councils and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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