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London Research and Policy Partnership
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Promoting joint working between London government and the academic research community for a better city.

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Welcome to the London Research & Policy Partnership!
We promote joint working between London government and the academic research community for a better London.
You can:
➡️engage with our core services: bit.ly/4cNg2We
➡️ subscribe to our newsletter for key insights & upcoming events: bit.ly/4e4W1vl
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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.
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London's Economy Today - Issue 278 - October 2025
UK inflation remains steady in September
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October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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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...
Community Life Survey 2023/24: London Summary – London Datastore
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October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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.
www.london.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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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:
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August 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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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
August 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
July 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
❗Put this in your diary!
LRaPP Impact in Place/ARI Policy Fellow vacancy Q&A session with Professor @ben-rog.bsky.social and Aiysha Qureshi. Join us for an informal webinar to find out more about our work and have your questions answered. 2 June, 2-3pm.

Sign up at bit.ly/3Fdzv81
May 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
⌛ Job Alert!
The University of London is seeking a Senior Policy Fellow to lead the development of London-specific Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). Help drive evidence-led change for London.

⌛Apply here by Sunday 8th June. lnkd.in/evkDE3Fz
May 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Professor @ben-rog.bsky.social will be hosting a discussion on how city governments can inspire just and democratic green transitions with speakers including @janmazur.bsky.social at the #ACTNOW Mayors' Conference 2025. 5–6 May | Vienna City Hall
Still time to register!
actnow.capitalofdemocracy.eu
Conference - Act Now
The next ACT NOW MAYOR’S CONFERENCE 2025 takes place from 5 to 6 May 2025 in Vienna Register Here! 100% of past participants recommend taking part in the conference. Carla Nunes Semedo Executive Counc...
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April 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Dive into our new blog by Muthu De Silva, Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Birkbeck, University of London. Be inspired by mission-oriented co-creation and how London can harness its research, development and innovation to drive impactful change.

Read more here: bit.ly/4jLkeK2
Mission-Oriented Co-Creation: Harnessing London's Research, Development, and Innovation
With the UK Government's attention firmly focused on the British economy, London is set to become a research, development and innovation (RDI) powerhouse, argues Muthu de Silva.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Our friends @impurbanhealth.bsky.social are seeking a learning partner to research the impact, business model and potential of a new Enterprise Hub based in Elephant & Castle.
https://urbanhealth.org.uk/invitation-to-tender-enterprise-hub-learning-partner
Invitation to Tender: Enterprise Hub Learning Partner
We are seeking a learning partner to support us to learn about the impact, business model and potential of a new Enterprise Hub based in Elephant & Castle.
urbanhealth.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Arts for All report by City Hall Culture and @centreforlondon.bsky.social on barriers to arts and culture participation in London is out now. Can creative thinking from the research world help arts policy-making?
#ArtsForAll #CityHallCulture #Arts #Culture #LondonGrowthPlan
https://bit.ly/3FZSov8
April 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Catch up on all our news in the latest monthly round up including:
➡️reflections on the London Growth Plan for London's universities
➡️key research-policy collaborations in London
➡️and much more: bit.ly/4iLzgQ6
LRaPP Roundup
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March 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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🏙️Governing Urban Data for the Public Interest

Revisit our #IIPPInConversation panel with @francescabria.bsky.social , @rainerkattel.bsky.social , Theo Blackwell ( @ldncdo.bsky.social ), and @henriverdier.bsky.social on how cities can use data for the public interest.

📺Watch here: buff.ly/OUe5CCc
March 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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🕒Starting in 5 mins: How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth?

Watch live when local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk joins our expert panel to explore the reforms needed to help MCAs drive growth
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
March 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Following the unveiling of the London Growth Plan, Prof. Ben Rogers commends the collaboration between the GLA, London Councils, and the capital's universities. This collective strategy will be vital in reinforcing the city's position as a global hub of innovation.

http://bit.ly/41GBhXM
What London’s Growth Plan Means for Higher Education
With the recent launch of the London Growth Plan, Professor Ben Rogers reflects on its opportunities for the Capital's Universities
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March 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Tomorrow we will be hosting Government 2025, our annual conference which will bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2025.

From panel discussions to keynote speeches, here's a rundown of what we have lined up. 🗓️📺
January 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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“No matter what happens, you’re going to have someone.”

See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.
We've transformed 100,000 Young People's Lives... Here's How | Mayor of London | Sadiq Khan
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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January 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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📢#CitiesOutlook2025, our annual health check of UK cities economic performance, is out now.

🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country?

Read the report 👇
https://buff.ly/3DPaUp0
January 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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We’ve reached an amazing milestone: we’ve provided mentors to 100,000 young Londoners in need.

I’m proud that City Hall and @london-vru.bsky.social have worked with more than 150 youth organisations and mentors to give young Londoners one-to-one support when they need it most.
January 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Welcome to the London Research & Policy Partnership!
We promote joint working between London government and the academic research community for a better London.
You can:
➡️engage with our core services: bit.ly/4cNg2We
➡️ subscribe to our newsletter for key insights & upcoming events: bit.ly/4e4W1vl
January 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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I welcome the Government’s move to usher in a new era of devolution that will help us to continue building a fairer, safer and greener London for everyone.
December 16, 2024 at 9:07 AM