A new report by HACAN released today (31/1/12) claims that it is not a lack of airport capacity which threatens London’s position as the top city in Europe to do business but its poor environment.
Too Dirty for Business? concludes that London’s excellent transport links to the rest of the world make it Europe’s premier business city.
However, that position is under threat because many of its rivals score more highly on quality of life, pollution and a lack of traffic congestion, all key considerations for businesses when deciding where to locate. The report is published on the same day as London First’s Connectivity Commission is launching its findings. It is expected to call for more airport capacity in the South East.
Read the report: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/London-Too-Dirty-for-Business.pdf