Join BusinessLDN and the Bank of England for the latest insights on the economic outlook for London.

With global uncertainty dominating the news and a challenging growth outlook closer to home, we’ll hear from the Bank’s Deputy Agent for London, Lai Wah Co, who will share the latest insights from what she is hearing from firms across the capital and what’s on the minds of the Monetary Policy Committee as they determine the forward path for interest rates. 

Join us as we reflect upon a busy year for planning in London and look ahead to the rest of 2025. With the recent NPPF consultation and the ongoing London Plan review, the session promises to provide a welcome opportunity for engagement and collaboration between the public and private sectors

Join us for a roundtable discussion about how the public and private sectors can forge new partnerships to kick-start housing supply in the capital. The Government has been quick to increase housebuilding targets and reform national planning policy with more changes to come. Set against this evolving national policy landscape, the Greater London Authority has begun to review and consult on a revised version of London Plan. 

To help the government deliver its growth mission, UK cities will need to be at the forefront of driving forward physical and economic renewal. Join us for a roundtable discussion at UKREiiF to consider what makes an investible place? We will consider the factors that drive investment into different parts of London and the UK, as well as the steps national and local government can take to leverage in greater private investment.

BusinessLDN and Kanda Consulting are pleased to announce an informal drinks reception at UKREiiF. Hosted by John Dickie, Chief Executive of BusinessLDN, alongside the Kanda Consulting team, this event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with leading figures from the urban environment and a diverse range of stakeholders from London and across the UK.

Why attend? 
Join us for a briefing with the GLA’s London Plan Team. The ongoing London Plan review, set against the backdrop of a new 88,000-home target, is a crucial moment to shape policies that drive delivery and align with the city’s broader growth mission. Hear directly from the GLA about their ambitions for shaping London’s built environment, including an opportunity to ask questions.

The event will be a chance to discuss how Haringey plans to attract jobs and growth, and how businesses can work with local government to address the challenges and opportunities in the borough. The briefing will be chaired by BusinessLDN Chief Executive John Dickie.

Join this BusinessLDN roundtable on rail reform to hear from Richard Goodman, DfT’s new Director General for Rail Reform and Strategy, about the Department’s plans to improve performance on the railways. Given the critical role that rail connectivity plays in supporting regional development and driving economic growth, this discussion will provide a valuable opportunity for industry leaders to share their views as DfT are shaping their reform plans.
 

We are delighted to welcome Isaac Levido to our June Supper Club.

Isaac is a leading campaign adviser, credited with masterminding the Conservative Party’s successful 2019 General Election strategy, as well as helping the Liberal Party to victory in Australia in the same year. He worked in Downing Street during Covid and has since been bought in to advise on a number of campaigns, including for the Conservative Party at this year’s General Election. He is founder of Fleetwood Strategy and Sancrox Political Advisory.

London’s creative industries are a powerhouse of innovation, culture, and economic growth. Yet to stay globally competitive, the sector needs a future-ready, skilled workforce. As the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) highlights, there are significant skills shortages in areas like digital content, design, and technical production. These issues are compounded by rapid industry change, competition for skilled workers, and barriers to entry for diverse and emerging talent.

We are delighted to be joined by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, Minister for Rail for our next Leading London dinner.

Lord Hendy will provide his remarks on the Government’s priorities for transport, including rail reform and international rail connectivity and there will be an exclusive insight on the plans for HS2 and Euston. This dinner will be an opportunity to examine how the private sector can support the Government’s plans for rail as we focus on the Spending Review.

Please join us for a briefing with Eamonn Boylan, interim CEO of Homes England to hear about the agency’s role to help Government meet its ambition of delivering 1.3million homes over this Parliament. Eamonn will provide an update on the agency’s work to date and how working with the industry, they will deliver the new homes needed. Following the briefing, there will be an opportunity for Q&A. 

This roundtable, kindly hosted by NRP, will focus on the future of England’s strategic road network. National Highways manages and improves this network, known as the Strategic Road Network (SRN), comprising motorways and major A‑roads. As National Highways approaches the next roads period, we will hear from Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, about the key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
 

Join us for the launch of our latest report, developed in partnership with Newmark and Ashurst, which explores how the private sector can support Local Planning Authority resourcing through innovative and practical solutions. With planning capacity under increasing strain, this is a timely contribution to one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.

As we celebrate the 25^th anniversary of London’s Mayoralty this year, we are holding an exclusive roundtable discussion with Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport to examine how devolution has helped the capital and discuss the future needs for the transport system to make London the best city in the world to do business, working with and for the whole UK. 

Join BusinessLDN and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership at the LGA Annual Conference in Liverpool for a new drinks reception.  This event, sponsored by Arcadis and Manchester Airports Group, and supported by London Councils and the London School of Economics, offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with key decision-makers at LGA 2025.

Join us to hear an update on the work of the National Wealth Fund in partnering with the private sector and local government to support projects which help crowd in private investment and drive growth across the UK. 

We will hear a post-spending review update from the Bank, and an update on their new strategic partnerships with combined authorities across the UK. 

Join us for our annual reception in London to kick off the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We are excited to welcome politicians and opinion leaders from across the capital, along with BusinessLDN members, for an evening of short speeches and networking. This reception will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss the government’s priorities and address the needs of London businesses in the coming months and years.

Join us for our annual reception in London to kick off the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. We are excited to welcome politicians and opinion leaders from across the capital, along with BusinessLDN members, for an evening of short speeches and networking. This reception will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss the government’s priorities and address the needs of London businesses in the coming months and years.