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“It’s all down to the banks now” says LCCI CEO

"Bankers must reconcile themselves to the fact that there will be no nationwide round of applause for them at 8pm one evening. But they must move fast to avoid a very bad alternative."

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“It’s all down to the banks now” says LCCI CEO

"Bankers must reconcile themselves to the fact that there will be no nationwide round of applause for them at 8pm one evening. But they must move fast to avoid...
Business

Time for banks and financial services leaders to show support for SMEs

London Chamber of Commerce & Industry has again called for the financial sector in the City of London to show its support to the SMEs of the capital and...

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Coronavirus lockdown: Massive surge in the use of fintech apps

The sharp increase in the use of financial technology comes as the world readjusts to life fighting against the global health crisis and economic downturn caused by the Covid-19...
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Membership bodies respond to Chancellor’s pledge of support for self-employed

Business membership bodies have responded positively to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s pledge of financial support for the self-employed impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
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Square Mile businesses offered additional rental relief

The City of London Corporation has agreed to defer one quarter’s rent for a range of businesses struggling as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
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LCCI issue rallying cry to leaders of London’s financial sector

London Chamber of Commerce & Industry has issued a rallying cry for leaders of the financial and professional services ecosystem in London to pull together to increase bank lending...
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Rental relief for City of London businesses

The City of London Corporation has agreed to make rental payments more manageable for its smaller business tenants as they deal with the financial strain of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Business

Coronavirus-triggered recession will change how we live, do business and invest

The recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession will usher in a new era in which how we live, do business and invest will fundamentally change, affirms the CEO of one...
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Coronavirus business measures for London explained

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced emergency measures to protect businesses and workers, as government advice on social distancing worsens the economic impact of coronavirus.
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Sadiq Khan calls for coronavirus business support

Sadiq Khan says there is “no time to waste” if the Government is to prevent business bankruptcies and widespread job loss as a result of coronavirus.
Business

City Corporation urges greater support for Square Mile businesses through COVID-19 outbreak

The City of London Corporation’s policy chair, Catherine McGuinness, has written to the Chancellor calling on the government to bring forward further measures to financially support City and wider-London...
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Coronavirus impacts £42.3bn UK events industry

As some of the world’s largest events announce cancellations or postpone dates for their annual celebrations, creative events agency Shout About has spoken about the impact coronavirus is having...
Business

City Corporation supports businesses through coronavirus outbreak

Businesses in the Square Mile are being urged to take advantage of measures announced in the Budget to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic, with the City of London...
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Budget receives warm welcome from business membership groups

Alongside a $5bn emergency response fund to help the NHS cope with the coronavirus outbreak, small firms will be given the option of accessing business interruption loans of up...
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Coronavirus self-isolation and remote working: employers should consider flexitime, full time

Flexible working is a perk that would benefit most UK employees, yet not even a third (31%) of UK workers are provided the option by their employer.
Business

Lord Mayor of London wants ambitious Welsh firms to join him abroad

The Lord Mayor of London William Russell visit Cardiff on 9 March, using the trip to call on Welsh firms with international ambitions to join him on upcoming trade...
Business

FSB wants to see more support for high streets

The report found in the London region that 51% of small businesses had a positive feeling or something good to say about their local high street, this compares to...
Business

Men less likely to recognise inequality in the workplace

For the second year running a global survey by recruitment firm Hays has revealed that men are more likely than women to believe their employer is committed to achieving...
Business

City Corporation responds to publication of negotiation objectives for US FTA

Predicted economic growth of 0.16% is anticipated over the next 15 years if the two parties can agree terms on a deal that could lower import taxes or tariffs...
Business

Further Heathrow delay a huge blow, say small firms

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims the Court of Appeal's ruling on Heathrow’s plans to build a third runway "will be disappointing to many small businesses".
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Lord Mayor seeks to strengthen UK-Swiss financial ties

Lord Mayor William Russell heads to Geneva for a one-day visit today (26 February), where he will be discussing the future of the UK-Swiss relationship in financial services.
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Skills! Skills! Skills! is the rallying call by London’s small businesses ahead of Mayoral Election

With less than three months to go to Election Day, the Federation of Small Businesses has delivered its key recommendations to the frontrunners to become Mayor of London and...

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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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Easter funding boost for St Bartholomew the Great church

A £10,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant will help fund repair of the Lady...
By Ben Brown 7th April 2020
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19 more people sadly die of coronavirus at Barts Hospital Trust

Another 19 people have sadly died of coronavirus at Barts Hospital Trust, which includes...
By Julia Gregory 7th April 2020
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New Spitalfields Market traders donate produce

Traders at New Spitalfields Market have donated more than 40 tons of fruit and...
By Ben Brown 6th April 2020
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City Hall heading for new virtual reality amid Covid-19 pandemic

City Hall could be heading for a new virtual reality, as a law passed...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Mayor’s #LondonTogether shares coronavirus spirit

Has social distancing left you feeling isolated, even in a city as big as...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Fire fighters to drive ambulances during coronavirus crisis

London firefighters will drive ambulances and give emergency first aid, as the service steps...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Demand for wills up 76% as coronavirus ‘collectively focuses minds’

Coronavirus has prompted a 76% jump in the demand for wills in the last...
By Ben Brown 5th April 2020
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Kings College London fast tracks £500k for coronavirus research

Kings College London is funding 30 projects studying the treatment and prevention of Covid-19...
By Jessie Mathewson 5th April 2020
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Londoners could hack three months lockdown but not six

Most Londoners feel ready for three months of coronavirus lockdown – but would not...
By Jessie Mathewson 4th April 2020
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Local Government and Arts Council England to support cultural organisations

The LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, is collaborating with Arts Council...
By Ben Brown 4th April 2020
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