Business and economy
The UK equity gap: Why is there no Facebook or Google in the UK?
17 November, 2011 - 17:26
This discussion paper is a contribution to the debate on how to support growth across the tech sector in the UK, with a focus on the funding gaps faced by tech firms. It is not a statement of Mayoral or UK Government policy. The paper was authored by Sarah Rigos, an analyst from Barclays, whilst on secondment to the Greater London Authority.
Labour Market: Beyond Headlines
7 February, 2011
Labour Market: Beyond Headlines, authored by Gareth Piggott in the GLA Intelligence Unit, is the fourth report in the Focus on London 2010/11 series. It looks at employment rates and pay for different groups within the population and compares London with other regions and the UK average.
Income and Spending at Home
30 November, 2010
Income and Spending at Home, authored by Richard Walker in the GLA Intelligence Unit, is the third report in the Focus on London 2010 series. This chapter begins with an analysis of income at both individual and household level, before discussing the distribution and sources of income. This is followed by a look at wealth and borrowing and finally, focuses on expenditure including an insight to the cost of housing in London, compared with other regions in the UK
Public spend and service use in London
18 October, 2010 - 23:00
This document has been produced ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review. It is designed to give an overview of London in terms of its population and its use of key public services. We use a range of statistics and Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) data to show London’s share of expenditure on these services as a proportion of overall UK spend.
Datasets can be downloaded from the London Datastore.
Mayor's Proposals for Devolution
15 June, 2010 - 09:00
Responding to the Government’s decision to dismantle the Government Office for London (GoL) with immediate effect, the Mayor has published his 'Proposals for Devolution' which set out his plans for a better focused GLA group with greater powers and more accountability.
Economic Development Strategy
23 May, 2010 - 23:00
The Economic Development Strategy sets out this vision with respect to the London economy, and how it can be realised. The Mayor’s ambitions are for London to be the World Capital of Business, and to have the most competitive business environment in the world; to be one of the world’s leading low carbon capitals, for all Londoners to share in London’s economic success and for London to maximise the benefits of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
From Recession to Recovery
1 December, 2009
A revision of the Board’s strategy that takes into account the impact of the recession and the steps necessary to contribute to recovery. It maintains the strategic goals for employers, Londoners and the simplification of the employment and skills system as well as establishing a set of short term priorities to March 2011.
For more information view this publication on the London Skills and Employment Board site.
The London Story Update 2009
1 December, 2009
An update to the Board’s evidence base, The London Story Update 2009 paints a picture of a city with continuing structural challenges but dominated by a need to deal with the impact of the recession.
For more information view this publication on the London Skills and Employment Board (LSEB) site.
Investing for recovery – a new deal for London
1 November, 2009
The Mayor and London Councils, in anticipation of future spending reviews and recognising public finance constraints, are calling on national government for greater financial independence for London.
Investing for recovery – a new deal for London PDF
Investing for recovery – a new deal for London RTF
Third Economic Recovery Action Plan Update
1 November, 2009
Third Economic Recovery Action Plan Update
November 2009
This is the third quarterly update on the Mayor's Economic Recovery Action Plan, which now comprises 70 actions. The action plan is aimed at getting London back on track and through the economic downturn and a further eight actions were implemented in the past three months.
