Government bodies
The below Government bodies are involved in the formulation and implementation of policy relating to business issues
- Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
- Greater London Enterprise (GLE)
- GLE oneLondon
- HM Revenue & Customs – City of London Business Support Team (BST)
- Institute of Export
- London Development Agency
- London First
- Think London
- UK Trade & Invest
Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
The department brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for productivity, business relations, energy, competition and consumers, with the Better Regulation Executive (BRE), previously part of the Cabinet Office.
Visit: www.berr.gov.uk
Greater London Enterprise (GLE)
GLE is London’s economic development company, wholly owned by all 33 London boroughs, and aims to deliver economic regeneration across the capital.
Visit: www.gle.co.uk
GLE oneLondon
GLE oneLondon provides a wide range of business support to people thinking of starting their own business and to those looking to grow their business.
Visit: www.glegroup.co.uk/onelondon
HM Revenue & Customs- City of London Business Support Team (BST)
The City of London Business Support Team can help employers and businesses to understand and manage their Tax, National Insurance and VAT obligations.
Visit: www.hmrc.gov.uk
Institute of Export
The Institute’s mission is to enhance the export performance of the UK by setting and raising professional standards in international trade management and export practice. This is achieved principally by the provision of education and training programmes.
Visit: www.export.org.uk
London Development Agency
The LDA works for the Mayor, co-ordinating economic development and regeneration across the capital.
Visit: www.lda.gov.uk
London First
London First is a business membership group supported by 300 of the capital’s leading businesses with the shared objective of improving and promoting London.
Visit: www.london-first.co.uk
Think London
Think London is the international inward investment agency for London.
Visit: www.thinklondon.com
UK Trade & Invest
UKTI is the Government organisation dedicated to helping businesses export and grow overseas. It uses its in-depth knowledge of sectors and territories to provide operational and strategic support to British companies wanting to expand outside the UK.
Visit: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
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