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UKCVA launches Chinese visa report
News Today (Wednesday 15 May), the UK China Visa Alliance (spearheaded by London First, New West End Company, Walpole British Luxury, Global Blue and the McArthurGlen Group) launched its report ‘The UK: Brand of Opportunity’, laying out the economic case for…
London First calls for Mayor to have greater control over London’s taxes
Media centreNews London First today supported the conclusions of the London Finance Commission in calling for the mayor to have direct control over the tax revenue generated by London. By 2020, London should be allowed to retain a greater proportion of the…
Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2
News Following the publication of London First’s Crossrail 2 report in February, Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail have today (Tuesday 14 May) launched a public consultation on the proposed routes. Download a copy of ’Crossrail 2: Supporting London’s Growth’ Download a copy…
London First comment on Transport Committee Aviation Report
Media centreNews LONDON FIRST COMMENT ON TRANSPORT COMMITTEE AVIATION REPORT This morning, Friday 10 May, the House of Commons Transport Committee published its aviation strategy, calling on the Government to abandon ideas for a new hub airport in the Thames Estuary and instead focus…
London First calls for more intensive use of runways and greater competition to support economic growth
Media centreNews London First, in its submission to the Airports Commission delivered today, recommends an increase of flights at Heathrow, coupled with greater noise protection for residents, plus the deregulation of Gatwick and Stansted and investment in their rail links, as short-term…