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Business confidence increases in London during Q1

Having started the year at the lowest point since the financial crash in 2008, business confidence in London improved during the first quarter of 2021. Whilst remaining at low levels, the proportion of business leaders saying that London’s economic prospects will improve over the coming year has risen to nearly a third (29%),...

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Business confidence increases in London during Q1

Having started the year at the lowest point since the financial crash in 2008, business confidence in London improved during the first quarter of 2021. Whilst remaining at...
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Half of London firms to continue remote working after pandemic

Half of London’s businesses plan to continue remote working in some capacity once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, according to a new survey. The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...

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Public notice: Globe Studios Limited t/a Benk + Bo

Globe Studios Limited t/a Benk + Bo is applying for a variation of a premises licence.
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City of London maps out post-Covid strategy for culture and business

Culture and business leaders are planning how to reinvigorate the City as it adapts to a new way of working after lockdown, which could see longer weekends when the Square...
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Clean air and recycling dominate London’s top environmental awards

Firms tackling air pollution and championing recycling have been recognised at the Clean City Awards, the capital’s environmental ‘Oscars’. The financial services sector triumphed, with the Bank of...
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£544m new investment packages to stimulate economic recovery

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a £544 million investment to aid London’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the London Recovery Summit, the mayor announced the...
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Different look to Square Mile for returning office workers

When City slickers bring back the lunch time bustle and the rush hour to the Square Mile after the pandemic traders will be delighted to see them. The City normally...
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Public notice: The Good Eating Co. Ltd

The Good Eating Co. Limited is applying for a variation of a premises licence.
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New Covid Business Recovery Fund will support Square Mile firms

Square Mile firms will benefit from a new Covid Business Recovery Fund. The Court of Common Council, the City of London Corporation’s main decision-making body, has signed...
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Business leaders make plea for more support in re-opening of economy

Business leaders across London have joined Sadiq Khan in calling for more support from the Government to aid the safe reopening of the capital’s economy. In a joint letter to...
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FSB announces ‘Recovery and Renewal’ Agenda for London

The Federation of Small Businesses has outlined a ‘Recovery and Renewal’ Agenda to support London’s 1.1million small businesses in run up to the Mayoral and Assembly Elections Small businesses need...
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Business leaders react to Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown

As Boris Johnson prepares to set out his roadmap for the national easing of lockdown restrictions, London’s business leaders have identified how they want to see the capital emerge. Last...
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More support needed to help London’s small businesses achieve net-zero

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published its FSB London Infrastructure Report which highlights the small business views on transportation, broadband and mobile telephony, and how these...
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City Corporation extends popular outdoor dining measures to support hospitality industry

The City of London Corporation has agreed to continue efforts to help the hospitality sector by continuing to issue pavement licences free of charge for suitable premises. In...
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LCCI launches London business community app to aid economic recovery

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry is offering the capital’s businesses a new, free, way to be part of its community, with the launch of a networking app...
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Fourteen in the running as responsible business gongs go ‘virtual’

Businesses ranging from multi-national banks to an online tea shop are in the running for an award as London’s top responsible business gongs go ‘virtual’ for the first...
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Centre for London appoints new chief executive

The Centre for London has unveiled Nick Bowes as its new Chief Executive. Mr Bowes will take up the post in June 2021, succeeding Founding Director Ben Rogers.
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Blueprint for London’s COVID recovery from “cultural catastrophe” set out by City Taskforce

Close collaboration across the cultural, civic and commercial sectors will be essential in tackling the “cultural catastrophe” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a report published by the Culture and...
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Shortlist announced for London’s top environmental awards

The City of London Corporation has revealed the 10 Square Mile businesses shortlisted in the capital’s top environmental gongs – the Clean City Awards. The scheme, now in its...
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London had highest rate of unemployment in the country

London had the highest rate of unemployment in the UK between September and November last year. While unemployment in the UK rose to 5 per cent, London saw unemployment rise...
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FSB London publishes findings of latest Small Business Index study

The Federation of Small Business' London Small Business Index (LSBI), which measures confidence amongst firms, has fallen in Q4. The index score now sits at -61 after...
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Small firms offered way to have employee credentials acknowledged

Small businesses are being offered a new way to have their employee wellbeing, sustainability and diversity credentials acknowledged thanks to a fresh collaboration between Federation of Small...

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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London leaders pay tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has joined with his fellow election candidates and...
By Joe Talora 12th April 2021
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Sian Berry launches City Hall election manifesto

Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make...
By Joe Talora 9th April 2021
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City’s plan to encourage people back into Square Mile

The City of London will be spearheading moves to encourage people to return to...
By Julia Gregory 9th April 2021
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Food & Drink
Our guide to outdoor dining in the City of London

The City of London's restaurants and bars are ready to accept guests again as...
By Andrew Zuccala 8th April 2021
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Record number of London-wide Assembly candidates on campaign trail

A record number of political parties are standing to win the London-wide seats in the...
By Joe Talora 8th April 2021
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Sadiq Khan full manifesto breakdown

Sadiq Khan this week launched his election manifesto with a pledge to support the...
By Joe Talora 8th April 2021
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Wellness
The City of London’s top outdoor fitness classes

London Gyms are reopening, but there are plenty of outdoor fitness classes in and...
By Andrew Zuccala 7th April 2021
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Entertainment
Psychedelic billboards take over London streets

BUILDHOLLYWOOD has collaborated with one of the music industry’s most sought-after creators of album...
By Andrew Zuccala 7th April 2021
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Back vital work of food charities, City Corporation urges

The City of London Corporation has provided funding for thousands of meals to...
By Ben Brown 7th April 2021
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Green jobs on the agenda if re-elected, says Khan

Sadiq Khan revealed plans to support more than 170,000 environmentally friendly “green jobs” if...
By Joe Talora 7th April 2021
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