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Travel around London matters to people in Ealing Southall, so I hosted a Transport Briefing in Parliament this week with BusinessLDN . We heard how the government’s funding deal for TfL supports better planning, and how Heathrow’s plans could mean more Elizabeth line trains.

As new GLA figures reveal the scale of the affordable housing challenge in the capital, our Stephanie Pollitt says flexibility in how Affordable Homes Programme funding is used, public-private collaboration, and DLR/ Bakerloo Line extensions are a must ⬇ businessldn.co.uk/news-publicati…

“With a quarter of Londoners living in poverty after accommodation costs are considered, these figures are a stark reminder of the acute housing crisis facing the capital and the urgent need to kickstart delivery. "The announcement last week of the biggest ever affordable homes

This evening, I was honoured to attend the BusinessLDN summer reception where I met with business leaders from across the capital.

Fantastic to welcome Sadiq Khan at our summer reception this evening alongside our host Arcadis UK. Sir Sadiq talked through the importance of the public and private sectors working together to ensure the capital remains the best place in the world in which to do business.

Good to be with ⁦the boss Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan⁩ at packed ⁦BusinessLDN⁩ summer reception yesterday, lots of support for our Growth Plan and some good new ideas too. ⁦LDNMayor Economy⁩ ⁦London & Partners sponsored by ⁦Arcadis UK⁩

🏆 Meet the judges for the Building London Planning Awards 2025, hosted alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Sadiq Khan, and sponsored by Newmark UK⭐ Our judges and judging process are what set the BLPA apart from other accolades within the built environment sector. The BLPA's

“The financial services industry is an economic powerhouse that creates jobs and drives investment in itself across the UK. The sector is also a catalyst for the wider economy and has a vital role to play in delivering the Government’s growth mission by providing the financing

“Many firms are beginning to buckle under the pressure of surging operating costs. As April’s hike to employer national insurance contributions continues to hit hiring plans, it’s vital that businesses do not bear the brunt of any future tax increases. “Backing for transport,

This morning we welcomed The Times and The Sunday Times' London Editor Andy Silvester for a discussion about what the first year of the Labour Government has meant for the capital alongside our host Daniel Berger, Chief Investment Officer at Delancey. Our Chief Executive John Dickie and Andy talked

“The Government’s new long-term infrastructure pipeline will help give the private sector greater certainty to invest in UK infrastructure and build up the supply chain capacity required for major programme delivery. “What London now needs is for the Government to work with

"The mayor is absolutely right to bang the drum for closer ties with key high-growth markets." Our Chief Executive John Dickie speaks with Karl Mercer BBC London about Sadiq Khan's trip to Africa last week ⬇ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

“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 Construction Leadership Council (CLC) marks a critical step forward which will help provide clarity to developers

“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 Barua

The judges are on the move! 🏙️ Site visits are now underway for the 2025 Building London Planning Awards – a crucial part of our rigorous judging process. Our expert panel is visiting shortlisted projects across the capital to see first-hand the innovation, impact and ambition

"The point that we made in our land value capture report was around additionality. "If you invest into a certain infrastructure scheme in London, you unlock a higher level development than would have happened already. "Therefore if there are new houses that are being built

The impact of April's employer NICs hike continues to be felt - new figures from KPMG UK and REC Press Office, compiled by S&P Global, show permanent placements in the city have dropped to their lowest level since Jan and are trailing the wider UK ⬇📉 businessldn.co.uk/news-publicati…

“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