We’re exploring what’s needed to boost London’s economy and restore the capital’s productivity while driving inclusive and sustainable growth.

London’s economy today 

London’s economy has many strengths. For decades London was the engine of economic growth for the UK. Rising productivity helped drive rising living standards, inside and outside the M25.  

But over the past decade it has flatlined, with new evidence that productivity in London has barely improved since 2007.  

London’s economy needs a reboot. 

Our research  

We will identify practical steps so that London attracts more productive investment, skilled workers and high-value businesses.  

To make London work for Londoners, the UK and the world, this research will identify ways for economic growth in the capital to be inclusive and sustainable.  

We will conduct roundtables with experts from a range of sectors to explore a range of questions, including:  

• How to make London a competitive place to do business
• How to make London an attractive place to work, and how to develop workers’ skills 
• How to reform the tax system to drive growth and productivity