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

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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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

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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⏲️ 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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#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

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

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

London long-term labour market projections - 2024-based update. GLA Economics latest look at how London’s labour market is expected to evolve from 2025 to 2050. Workforce jobs are projected to grow from 6.4 million in 2024 to 7.3 million in 2050, an increase of 869,000 jobs, (13.6%). bit.ly/4bR5W8t

London’s Economy Today-Jan 2026-Issue 281 UK inflation picks up in Dec. UK GDP returned to growth in Nov. London’s labour market remains soft. Read the full newsletter which includes economic indicators for London & our supplement preview on London employment projections : bit.ly/4rllRSE

London's Economy Today - Issue 281 - January 2026

UK inflation picks up in December

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🌍 🌱 💡 What does a green transition look like when young Londoners lead the conversation? An innovative peer research project with London School of Economics and @islington-council.bsky.social covers this very topic. Learn more and ways to get involved: bit.ly/4rQyV3q

Re-thinking London’s green transition: a peer research project with young Londoners, Islington Council and LSE Cities

Young Londoners lead research to shape Islington's climate policies, bridging the gap between youth perspectives and local green transition efforts.

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We recently took part in the @lpiphub.bsky.social #PlacePartnership Conference 2025. Our latest blog gives a run down of the day and key reflections: bit.ly/4abP90S

Building Trust, Driving Impact: Reflections from the LPIP Place Partnership Conference

Exploring how place-based partnerships build trust and drive regional growth through localised evidence and collaborative innovation

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'What’s the good and what’s the harm that research can do?'... Explore this and much more in the first in a series of thought provoking blogs documenting @london-vru.bsky.social ‘Impact in Place’ project: bit.ly/4rRenI7 #ImpactInPlace #CommunityCollaboration #LondonInitiatives #LivedExperience

“What’s the good and what’s the harm that research can do?”

Exploring the benefits and harms of research in violence reduction, including empowering communities versus potentially exploitative practices.

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NEW: Help inform our plans for 2026. I’m working on the next Budget for London, my plan to continue building a fairer, safer and greener London. Share your views on what London needs more of next year. Join @talklondon.bsky.social and take the short survey now: bit.ly/4ocSjEI

London's Economy Today - Oct 2025 - Issue 278. UK inflation remains steady in September. IMF projects UK growth improvement, but fiscal and financial pressures remain high. London consumer confidence remains high. bit.ly/3L8zGnP

London's Economy Today - Issue 278 - October 2025

UK inflation remains steady in September

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Developed by the Social Policy Analysis team in City Intelligence at the GLA, our app provides a London-focused overview of the main findings from across 4 themes, namely: Support, Neighbourhood, Civic action, & Volunteering, from the Community Life Survey 2023/24. data.london.gov.uk/community-li...

The @mayoroflondon.bsky.social and London Councils have launched London’s first Inclusive Talent Strategy, that puts Londoners and employers at the heart of economic growth, unlocking new and better opportunities. 👉 www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy

Inclusive Talent Strategy

Have your say on the Inclusive Talent Strategy, a key action of the London Growth Plan.

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London's Economy Today - August 2025 - Issue 276. UK GDP growth beats expectations in second quarter. The construction sector faces a shortfall of workers. IFS says that inner London boroughs could lose out in proposed funding reforms. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/45ZOICV

Have you visited the newly launched Data for London Library to search city data in one place? ➡️5000+ #datasets 🔎Find trusted London data quickly 🏙️Find out more about the #DataforLondon programme 👉 Visit bit.ly/47EARnY #datascience #datagovuk #DataAnalytics #data #innovation #planningdata #AI

What is 'city-science'? Read our blog to find out more about how collaborations between universities, the public sector and local residents are using a new framework to join the pieces to improve decision-making for towns and cities: bit.ly/4nXW2HA