Howard Dawber
@howarddawber.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Dad, Chair of London and Partners, Chair Labour Friends of Bangladesh, Chair of UEL Business School, former MD Canary Wharf Group. All posts personal capacity.
I was delighted to join the Mayor @london.gov.uk and Councillor @peter-mason.bsky.social this morning to launch London's first Inclusive Talent Strategy with @londoncouncils.bsky.social
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I was delighted to join the Mayor @london.gov.uk and Councillor @peter-mason.bsky.social this morning to launch London's first Inclusive Talent Strategy with @londoncouncils.bsky.social
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
➡️ If you’re a London employer and looking to make a difference, find out how to get accredited today: livingwage.org.uk Let’s keep building a fairer, more prosperous city for everyone. (3/3)
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
➡️ If you’re a London employer and looking to make a difference, find out how to get accredited today: livingwage.org.uk Let’s keep building a fairer, more prosperous city for everyone. (3/3)
Great to speak at LREF and Opportunity London summit today - with Laura Citron of London & Partners and Dan Labbad from @thecrownestate.bsky.social about partnerships and growth @london.gov.uk @tomcopley.bsky.social @julespipe.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Great to speak at LREF and Opportunity London summit today - with Laura Citron of London & Partners and Dan Labbad from @thecrownestate.bsky.social about partnerships and growth @london.gov.uk @tomcopley.bsky.social @julespipe.bsky.social
Great to visit DNCO, a creative agency in London Bridge, where employees have a real stake in the business.
Ownership boosts culture, performance and resilience. It’s good for staff and good for business.
If you’re interested in becoming employee owned, visit 👉 www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
Ownership boosts culture, performance and resilience. It’s good for staff and good for business.
If you’re interested in becoming employee owned, visit 👉 www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
August 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Great to visit DNCO, a creative agency in London Bridge, where employees have a real stake in the business.
Ownership boosts culture, performance and resilience. It’s good for staff and good for business.
If you’re interested in becoming employee owned, visit 👉 www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
Ownership boosts culture, performance and resilience. It’s good for staff and good for business.
If you’re interested in becoming employee owned, visit 👉 www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
I was glad to meet with London’s employers recently to discuss the benefits of high-quality work experience for their organisations and for young Londoners. Working collaboratively is key to increasing opportunities for young people in our city.
Visit www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Visit www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
August 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I was glad to meet with London’s employers recently to discuss the benefits of high-quality work experience for their organisations and for young Londoners. Working collaboratively is key to increasing opportunities for young people in our city.
Visit www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Visit www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Next stop: Good Work!
Great to visit the IFS Cloud Cable Car as First London Cableway joins the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social’s #GoodWorkStandard.
A high-flying example of how employers can lift up Londoners with fair pay, employee voice & skills.
Get onboard with good work at London.gov.uk/GWS
Great to visit the IFS Cloud Cable Car as First London Cableway joins the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social’s #GoodWorkStandard.
A high-flying example of how employers can lift up Londoners with fair pay, employee voice & skills.
Get onboard with good work at London.gov.uk/GWS
July 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Next stop: Good Work!
Great to visit the IFS Cloud Cable Car as First London Cableway joins the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social’s #GoodWorkStandard.
A high-flying example of how employers can lift up Londoners with fair pay, employee voice & skills.
Get onboard with good work at London.gov.uk/GWS
Great to visit the IFS Cloud Cable Car as First London Cableway joins the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social’s #GoodWorkStandard.
A high-flying example of how employers can lift up Londoners with fair pay, employee voice & skills.
Get onboard with good work at London.gov.uk/GWS
📰 Great news for London’s high streets!
The @MayorofLondon has today announced £600k to support 12 high streets — boosting local economies, reviving public spaces & part of our delivery of the #LondonGrowthPlan. Find out more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-london...
The @MayorofLondon has today announced £600k to support 12 high streets — boosting local economies, reviving public spaces & part of our delivery of the #LondonGrowthPlan. Find out more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-london...
July 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📰 Great news for London’s high streets!
The @MayorofLondon has today announced £600k to support 12 high streets — boosting local economies, reviving public spaces & part of our delivery of the #LondonGrowthPlan. Find out more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-london...
The @MayorofLondon has today announced £600k to support 12 high streets — boosting local economies, reviving public spaces & part of our delivery of the #LondonGrowthPlan. Find out more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-london...
Thanks to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social for hosting our Life Sciences roundtable recently, part of our Inclusive Talent Strategy sector consultations. Access to talent is one of employers' big challenges & some of what the strategy will address. Share your views www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
July 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Thanks to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social for hosting our Life Sciences roundtable recently, part of our Inclusive Talent Strategy sector consultations. Access to talent is one of employers' big challenges & some of what the strategy will address. Share your views www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
Great to see the 3-month update on the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social London Growth Plan published by London & Partners this week.
We’ve already made strong progress on delivery with @londoncouncils.bsky.social and partners across the city - read the full report 👉 growthplan.london/wp-content/u...
We’ve already made strong progress on delivery with @londoncouncils.bsky.social and partners across the city - read the full report 👉 growthplan.london/wp-content/u...
June 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Great to see the 3-month update on the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social London Growth Plan published by London & Partners this week.
We’ve already made strong progress on delivery with @londoncouncils.bsky.social and partners across the city - read the full report 👉 growthplan.london/wp-content/u...
We’ve already made strong progress on delivery with @londoncouncils.bsky.social and partners across the city - read the full report 👉 growthplan.london/wp-content/u...
Pleased to announce last year’s London Learner Survey results which show that adult learning is delivering powerful economic and social outcomes for learners across the capital: data.london.gov.uk/dataset/lond...
June 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Pleased to announce last year’s London Learner Survey results which show that adult learning is delivering powerful economic and social outcomes for learners across the capital: data.london.gov.uk/dataset/lond...
Our Inclusive Talent Strategy briefing last week outlined our vision to help every Londoner benefit from economic growth.
The written consultation is now open - London’s support services, learning providers, employers – tell us what you think: www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
The written consultation is now open - London’s support services, learning providers, employers – tell us what you think: www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our Inclusive Talent Strategy briefing last week outlined our vision to help every Londoner benefit from economic growth.
The written consultation is now open - London’s support services, learning providers, employers – tell us what you think: www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
The written consultation is now open - London’s support services, learning providers, employers – tell us what you think: www.london.gov.uk/ITSconsultation
It’s #EmployeeOwnershipDay!
Great to visit DNCO this morning — a brilliant creative agency proudly owned by its employees.
Employee ownership means staff are genuinely involved in the direction of the business — and share in its success.
👉 Learn more: www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
#EODay
Great to visit DNCO this morning — a brilliant creative agency proudly owned by its employees.
Employee ownership means staff are genuinely involved in the direction of the business — and share in its success.
👉 Learn more: www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
#EODay
June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s #EmployeeOwnershipDay!
Great to visit DNCO this morning — a brilliant creative agency proudly owned by its employees.
Employee ownership means staff are genuinely involved in the direction of the business — and share in its success.
👉 Learn more: www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
#EODay
Great to visit DNCO this morning — a brilliant creative agency proudly owned by its employees.
Employee ownership means staff are genuinely involved in the direction of the business — and share in its success.
👉 Learn more: www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
#EODay
That’s a wrap for #LondonTechWeek 2025! 🎉🌍
From AI to life sciences, global keynotes to new partnerships — it’s been a brilliant week flying the flag for London Tech. @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @ldn-economy.bsky.social
From AI to life sciences, global keynotes to new partnerships — it’s been a brilliant week flying the flag for London Tech. @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @ldn-economy.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
That’s a wrap for #LondonTechWeek 2025! 🎉🌍
From AI to life sciences, global keynotes to new partnerships — it’s been a brilliant week flying the flag for London Tech. @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @ldn-economy.bsky.social
From AI to life sciences, global keynotes to new partnerships — it’s been a brilliant week flying the flag for London Tech. @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @ldn-economy.bsky.social
Great Day 2 at #LondonTechWeek 🚀 yesterday, starting with a Grow London fireside chat, keynote at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce 🤝, and attended the MedCity Life Sciences Reception.
Looking forward to another busy day today!
Looking forward to another busy day today!
June 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Great Day 2 at #LondonTechWeek 🚀 yesterday, starting with a Grow London fireside chat, keynote at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce 🤝, and attended the MedCity Life Sciences Reception.
Looking forward to another busy day today!
Looking forward to another busy day today!
A busy and productive Day 1 at #LondonTechWeek yesterday -
meeting with the India delegation, BC ministers & AstraZeneca to discuss AI, life sciences & frontier innovation. Then attended the Global VIP reception at the Old Bailey, led by the Mayor of London. Looking forward to a busy week!
meeting with the India delegation, BC ministers & AstraZeneca to discuss AI, life sciences & frontier innovation. Then attended the Global VIP reception at the Old Bailey, led by the Mayor of London. Looking forward to a busy week!
June 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
A busy and productive Day 1 at #LondonTechWeek yesterday -
meeting with the India delegation, BC ministers & AstraZeneca to discuss AI, life sciences & frontier innovation. Then attended the Global VIP reception at the Old Bailey, led by the Mayor of London. Looking forward to a busy week!
meeting with the India delegation, BC ministers & AstraZeneca to discuss AI, life sciences & frontier innovation. Then attended the Global VIP reception at the Old Bailey, led by the Mayor of London. Looking forward to a busy week!
A big thank you to Arda Biomaterials for a brilliant tour of their new site on Bermondsey’s Beer Mile this week. Incredible to see how they’re turning beer waste into animal- & plastic-free leather 🍺♻️👞
A great example of London’s thriving £50bn green economy 🌱
A great example of London’s thriving £50bn green economy 🌱
June 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A big thank you to Arda Biomaterials for a brilliant tour of their new site on Bermondsey’s Beer Mile this week. Incredible to see how they’re turning beer waste into animal- & plastic-free leather 🍺♻️👞
A great example of London’s thriving £50bn green economy 🌱
A great example of London’s thriving £50bn green economy 🌱
Great to see Venture Café launch in London for the first time this month. This is great opportunity for London's start-up founders to link with investors and grow their businesses. Ensuring our city leads innovation is vital as we deliver the London Growth Plan. Find out more venturecafelondon.org
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Great to see Venture Café launch in London for the first time this month. This is great opportunity for London's start-up founders to link with investors and grow their businesses. Ensuring our city leads innovation is vital as we deliver the London Growth Plan. Find out more venturecafelondon.org
Today, I introduced hundreds of small and diverse owned businesses to London’s biggest buyers to learn how they can win more work with them. I’m committed to inclusive economic growth through #LondonAnchors and to backing London’s businesses. Read more here: www.anchors.london/news/cywrh7d...
May 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today, I introduced hundreds of small and diverse owned businesses to London’s biggest buyers to learn how they can win more work with them. I’m committed to inclusive economic growth through #LondonAnchors and to backing London’s businesses. Read more here: www.anchors.london/news/cywrh7d...
Proud to launch London’s 5 #GetBritainWorking Trailblazers with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP and Cllr Peter Mason. The new £30m investment will help 5000 Londoners connected to training & employment opportunities & into good work. growthplan.london
May 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Proud to launch London’s 5 #GetBritainWorking Trailblazers with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP and Cllr Peter Mason. The new £30m investment will help 5000 Londoners connected to training & employment opportunities & into good work. growthplan.london
Great to speak today at Fintech Marketing Community Conference hosted by @googleuk.bsky.social. FinTech one of our key growth sectors in the @london.gov.uk growth plan.
April 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Great to speak today at Fintech Marketing Community Conference hosted by @googleuk.bsky.social. FinTech one of our key growth sectors in the @london.gov.uk growth plan.
A fantastic final day in Boston yesterday. great meetings with @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social, Lila Sciences & Longfellow on life sciences & tech. We ended the trip with a meeting with Chief Segun Idowu to strengthen ties between London & Boston and a Business Roundtable. It’s been a great trip!
April 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A fantastic final day in Boston yesterday. great meetings with @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social, Lila Sciences & Longfellow on life sciences & tech. We ended the trip with a meeting with Chief Segun Idowu to strengthen ties between London & Boston and a Business Roundtable. It’s been a great trip!
Another fantastic day in Boston yesterday! We met with BXP on life sciences, visited MIT.nano to discuss collaboration with London, spoke with Artists for Humanity on social mobility, and attended the Lendlease Innovation Summit to speak about the London Growth Plan. On to another busy day today!
April 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Another fantastic day in Boston yesterday! We met with BXP on life sciences, visited MIT.nano to discuss collaboration with London, spoke with Artists for Humanity on social mobility, and attended the Lendlease Innovation Summit to speak about the London Growth Plan. On to another busy day today!
Great start to our Boston visit yesterday – we visited The Engine by MIT to explore how they support “Tough Tech” start-ups and ended the day with Lendlease discussing life sciences and AI collaboration. Looking forward to more today!
April 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Great start to our Boston visit yesterday – we visited The Engine by MIT to explore how they support “Tough Tech” start-ups and ended the day with Lendlease discussing life sciences and AI collaboration. Looking forward to more today!
At launch of London Games Festival tonight with @justinesimons.bsky.social and @filmlondon.bsky.social - London is now #3 global games development centre.
April 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
At launch of London Games Festival tonight with @justinesimons.bsky.social and @filmlondon.bsky.social - London is now #3 global games development centre.
Today, I welcomed over 100 @london.gov.uk #GoodWorkStandard employers to City Hall to celebrate their achievements & launch the refreshed Standard. Fair pay, secure jobs & inclusion make London’s economy fairer and more inclusive – if you're an employer, get accredited today 👉 London.gov.uk/gws
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today, I welcomed over 100 @london.gov.uk #GoodWorkStandard employers to City Hall to celebrate their achievements & launch the refreshed Standard. Fair pay, secure jobs & inclusion make London’s economy fairer and more inclusive – if you're an employer, get accredited today 👉 London.gov.uk/gws