We're delighted by the level of engagement from universities and the wider research community in the live London Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). If you've not had a chance to read the ARIs yet, please do take a look: bit.ly/4gajcbu We look forward to hearing your evidence and insights.

In planning mode for the new academic year...you may be interested in the @ec.europa.eu Horizon Europe info days on research and innovation taking place in October and November. bit.ly/4yTvhsX

Horizon Europe info days

These info days give to prospective applicants and other stakeholders of EU research and innovation the opportunity to get information and ask questions about the main funding instruments and processe...

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London's Economy Today - Issue 287 - July 2026. UK inflation drops to a recent low in June. Government announces cost-of-living packages. Improving growth in London’s economy forecast for the coming years. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/44Xcob2

Summary of evidence considered by the Mayor’s AI & Jobs Taskforce. This report highlights the most significant findings & themes that informed the Taskforce’s work. It draws on research & analysis carried out for the Taskforce by the Institute for the Future of Work & the GLA. bit.ly/4yCD5z8

Visitor Accommodation in London: Post-pandemic recovery & supply-demand forecasts to 2050. The report examines the current supply and demand conditions in London’s entire visitor accommodation sector, and across the serviced and unserviced accommodation sectors. Read the report: bit.ly/3TyZ0ax

London has less fiscal firepower than almost any comparable global city. Our new briefing asks what fiscal devolution could mean for the capital, drawing on evidence from G7 cities and London’s own history. Read in full 🔍👇️ buff.ly/779Zcds

London's Economic Outlook - Summer 2026. This is GLA Economics’ 48th London forecast. The forecasts are issued roughly every six months to assist those preparing planning projections for London in the medium term. Read the full report: bit.ly/4fNDGqk

What is a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP) and how do they support London's policy-research ecosystem? In our latest blog Dr Danica Minic sets out how LARPs are embedded within councils to increase research capabilities and her experience in Westminster City Council. bit.ly/4vzQSUA

Putting evidence into practice: key insights of a Local Authority Research Practitioner

Explore how Local Authority Research Practitioners embed research capabilities within councils, with insights from a Westminster City Council practitioner.

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Great to see London showcasing the power of data and innovation to improve lives across our city. Looking forward to the conversations and insights this inspires in #LondonDataWeek. 👇

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Access to good data helps power better public services. In London Data Week, City Hall has added more than 15,000 datasets to our new-generation digital platform, making it easier for businesses, researchers & communities to access the information they need. dfl.london.gov.uk

London's Economy Today - Issue 286 - June 2026. UK inflation holds steady in May. London’s labour market shows signs of improvement. London remained a net fiscal contributor to UK public finances in 2024-25. Download the newsletter: bit.ly/44wrQdO

Economic impact of Brexit on London and UK industrial sectors. In a nationwide referendum 10 years ago, the UK voted to leave the EU. GLA Economics analyses the sectoral impacts of this decision on several key economic outcomes - including growth, employment, wages and productivity. bit.ly/4uWj6bR

⏲️ 1 week to go until our webinar on Areas of Research Interest for London! Book your place today while spaces are available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/areas-of-r...

Areas of Research Interest for London go live!

A webinar to walk through the first, live Areas of Research Interest for London government and ways to get involved.

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Yesterday (on #CleanAirDay) the City Data Team launched the new #London Air Quality Dashboard. A huge engineering effort to gather and visualise both historic and up to date AQ data from hundreds of sensors across multiple networks. Take a look: apps.london.gov.uk/air-quality-...

#StateOfLondon apps.london.gov.uk/state-of-lon... London’s real economic growth rate was forecast to have been 1.9% in 2025, compared to 1.3% for the UK. Nevertheless, global trade disruptions and lingering inflationary risks remain sources of uncertainty both regionally and nationally.

Rising unemployment and widening inequalities. This blog examines how two key consequences of high unemployment, namely rising unemployment duration and falling rates of job-to-job transitions, have affected different groups of Londoners. data.london.gov.uk/blog/rising-...

#StateOfLondon apps.london.gov.uk/state-of-lon... Life expectancy in London is higher than the national average for both males and females, but there is significant variation by borough.

The State of London report 2026 is out today. The GLA’s annual report with over 100 datasets about the capital’s economy, society, environment, all in one place. Published for the first time as a fully digital report: apps.london.gov.uk/state-of-lon...

The State of London report

The State of London report brings together an array of data about how London is performing across its economy, society and environment. Published annually by the GLA’s City Intelligence unit, it provi...

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We're delighted to announce the publication of the first set of Areas of Research Interest for London! 🚀 Read the London Areas of Research Interest at: lnkd.in/dQKcZG4V Join us for a webinar on 1 July where we will introduce the ARI and talk through ways you can get involved: lnkd.in/d3RhmcrB

London's Economy Today - Issue 285 - May 2026. UK inflation drops in April. New evidence on recent UK productivity performance. Softer house price growth, but persistent rental rises. Is London’s cost of living pulling away from the UK average? Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/43ywvvh

NEW: AI in London: have your say now City Hall’s new AI and Jobs Taskforce is looking into Londoners’ experiences of AI, and the support they might need. They want to hear from you. Join @talklondon.bsky.social and take the survey to inform their work: www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

Survey | AI and jobs

Help inform the Mayor's AI and Jobs Taskforce. Tell us about your experience of AI at work and in daily life.

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Use or publish data in London? 👇 We’re sharing upcoming improvements to the London Datastore to make data easier to find and use to benefit people in London 💥 Sign up: 👉Wed 27 May 9.30am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-dat... 👉Mon 8 June 4pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989456458... #opendata #data

London Datastore Webinar - 27 May 2026

In this webinar we will be sharing the latest planned updates to the London Datastore.

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Use or publish data in London? 👇 We’re sharing upcoming improvements to the London Datastore to make data easier to find and use to benefit people in London 💥 Sign up: 👉Wed 27 May 9.30am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-dat... 👉Mon 8 June 4pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989456458...

London Datastore Webinar - 27 May 2026

In this webinar we will be sharing the latest planned updates to the London Datastore.

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Use or publish data in London? 👇 We’re sharing upcoming improvements to the London Datastore to make data easier to find and use to benefit people in London 💥 Sign up: 👉Wed 27 May 9.30am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-dat... 👉Mon 8 June 4pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989456458...

London Datastore Webinar - 27 May 2026

In this webinar we will be sharing the latest planned updates to the London Datastore.

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London’s workforce exposure to generative artificial intelligence. This report examines London’s exposure to GenAI across its different occupations, industries and communities. It provides a rigorous, evidence-based picture of where change is most likely to be felt first. Download: bit.ly/42XFxlk

London's Economy Today - April 2026 - Issue 284. The economic fallout from the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues. UK inflation picks up in March. London’s labour market retains weak underlying momentum. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/4taVRtM

📣 London Data Week is BACK! 🎉 Supported by the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, join us July 6-12 2026, for London’s citywide festival of data. Showcase your organisation's data innovation and connect with 2000+ attendees. Apply to run an event now! 👉 www.londondataweek.org #LondonDataWeek

📣 London Data Week is BACK! 🎉 Supported by the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, join us July 6-12 2026, for London’s citywide festival of data. Showcase your organisation's data innovation and connect with 2000+ attendees. Apply to run an event now! 👉 www.londondataweek.org #LondonDataWeek

Overview of recent studies on Brexit’s economic impacts. With more comprehensive data to work with, evidence suggests higher negative impacts to UK economic performance in the 5% to 10% range. This note presents the results of some recent analyses on the subject. bit.ly/4uVeJir

In our latest blog @nihrarcnorththames.bsky.social Policy Fellow Nicholas Oyeniyi takes us on his journey one year into his Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship in the borough of #Newham. bit.ly/4t3df3K

From knowledge to action: Reflections one year into a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship within a London council

Nicholas Oyeniyi shares his journey 1 year into a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship in the borough of Newham

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London's Economy Today - Issue 283 - March 2026. Conflict in the Middle East triggers global commodities shock amid fears for the cost of living. UK GDP growth remains weak. Devolved mayors could be given control over some tax revenue. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/3NOpnH5