What Next For London?

BusinessLDN's Policy Delivery Director Jonathan Seager unpacks findings and recommendations from our 'Case for a new town in London' report with Kathryn Firth, Director at Arup, Ellie Evans, Senior Partner at Volterra, Craig Tabb, Board Director at DP9, and Karen Alcock, Managing Director at Kanda. The group discuss key considerations for the Government's New Towns Taskforce as it formulates its recommendations and the challenges and opportunities that London holds as a place to build thousands of new homes. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Programme Director for Infrastructure John Kavanagh sits down with BT Wholesale Directors Ian Cottingham and Steven Mitchell to discuss how the roll-out of 5G mobile networks, smaller, more localised data centres and enhanced cyber security measures are enabling London's businesses to embrace new innovations, including artificial intelligence. The trio also discuss the planning implications of the capital's digital transformation and what that transformation means for sustainability strategies Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Programme Director for Infrastructure John Kavanagh speaks to Martin Sudweeks, Managing Director for Cost Management at Turner Townsend, about what increased digitalisation means for delivery of major infrastructure and real estate projects, as well as sustainability strategies. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Programme Director for Transport Polyvios Polyviou sits down with Paul Lynch, Managing Director for Stagecoach in London, following the Chancellor's speech last week to discuss what the future holds for the capital's coach and bus networks. The pair talk through the implications of a new fare cap, an ongoing fuel duty freeze, measures needed to help fleets achieve net zero and the importance of government at all levels working collaboratively with transport bodies to drive progress. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Chief Executive John Dickie is joined by Peter Hogg, UK Cities Director at Arcadis, to review findings from the group's new Sustainable Cities Index. The pair discuss what London can learn from other leading centres of commerce, and how thinking about cities as webs of interconnected systems can improve outcomes, in-line with the Government's new mission-based approach to policy. You can see the full findings of the index on the Arcadis website. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Competitiveness Director Matthew Fell sits down with Lai Wah Co, the Bank of England's Deputy Agent for London, and James Worsnip, Managing Director at AlixPartners, to discuss implications of the Bank's decision to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, the thinking behind the Bank's improved growth forecasts for the UK and what could lie ahead for the labour market. The trio also assess which sectors could be set to outperform in the coming months and what a period of political stability could mean for businesses. The discussion forms part of our quarterly economic insights series for members which we run alongside the Bank of England and AlixPartners. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN. Music is provided by Coma-Media.

Our Programme Director for Sustainability Ioanna Mytilinaiou catches up with Stephen Thompson, UK Offsetting Lead and Associate at Arup, about latest developments in carbon offsetting: the means through which businesses reduce, remove and avoid harmful emissions which cause climate change. The pair also delve into key findings and recommendations from our recently published Blueprint for a UK Cabron Offsetting Fund: https://www.businessldn.co.uk/news-publications/news/uk-businesses-urged-to-join-forces-to-tackle-carbon-emissions. Follow us on Twitter at @_businessLDN and on LinkedIn at BusinessLDN Music is provided by Coma-Media

Our Chief Executive John Dickie sits down with John McTernan, former Director of Political Operations for Tony Blair, to discuss what the new Labour Government could mean for planning rules, public spending, private investment, cross-departmental working and much else besides. The pair also discuss the need to depoliticise devolution, deliver vital infrastructure projects, and reform a "ridiculous" system which sees local authorities forced to bid for funding from a patchwork of central government pots.

Our Programme Director for Transport Polyvios Polyviou speaks to Geoff Symonds, Chief Operating Officer at Thames Clippers, about the role of London's waterways in supporting passengers, unlocking development sites and transporting freight. Following the re-election of Sadiq Khan as Mayor, the pair also discuss what more City Hall could be doing to maximise the river's potential. Follow us on Twitter @_businessLDN or on LinkedIn @BusinessLDN

Our Policy Delivery Director Mark Hilton sits down with Deputy Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University Gary Davies to discuss the cultural, economic and educational contribution of international students to London. The pair discuss the Government's current approach to international education, how the UK's offering compares to other major economies and the potential implications of the Migration Advisory Committee's forthcoming report on the Graduate Visa.