Supporting London's sectors
The Mayor has identified some sectors that are key to achieving a fairer and sustainable future economy for London, sectors that can bring wider benefits to Londoners as well as offering huge potential for growth. London’s sectors are growing and becoming more inclusive London establishes and promotes common standards for collecting data Data is more open to the public and...
Creating the conditions for growth
Building on London’s existing strengths and global competitiveness, the Mayor is committed to creating the most supportive, innovative environment for businesses and entrepreneurs in the world. UK has a future relationship that protects our ability to trade across the EU and access talent London is promoted as a destination partner for investment, trade and tourism Land use priorities are balanced...
A fairer, more inclusive economy
London needs not only a growing, dynamic economy, but also one that is sustainable and inclusive, to drive future prosperity and create opportunities for all Londoners. Inequality in London declines London’s education outcomes exceed the rest of the UK and other global cities A closure of the technical skills gap More Londoners live in homes that they are able to...
Economic Development Strategy
This webpage presents the economic indicators for the Mayor of London’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS). The EDS sets out the Mayor’s vision for London’s future economy – for a more inclusive and sustainable economy, that works for all. These indicators thus monitor the progress of London’s economy, as defined by this strategy.
Social Integration
The Mayor of London is committed to measuring social integration in London, gathering evidence to understand and evaluate the state of social integration in London. Social Integration Headline Measures Greater London Authority Accompanying the Social Integration Strategy published in March 2018, the Mayor published a set of measures tracking social integration in London. These measures were selected from existing high-quality...
Privacy Policy
The Greater London Authority is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy notice explains how we collect information about you, how it is used and kept secure, your privacy choices when using our website, and your right to...
Equality
The Mayor is committed to monitoring equality issues in London, including economic, health and social inequalities. This page brings together data and reports published by the GLA on these issues. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Evidence Base Greater London Authority Report assessing the level of equality in London across a range of policy areas, to inform the Mayor’s equality, diversity and...
Economic Fairness - Insolvencies
Insolvencies are a relatively rare phenomenon. There were fewer than 9,700 adults in London either being declared bankrupt or having a debt relief order or individual voluntary arrangement put in place in 2023. This is less than 14 per 10,000 adult population, or around one in 700, which is much lower than in any other region of England or Wales....
Economic Fairness - Access to bank accounts
There is little difference between London and the UK as a whole, in levels of access to banking facilities. Around 93 per cent of adults in London have at least one bank account or equivalent, with just four percent saying that either they had no access or didn’t know. While the number without access is relatively small, for those without...
Economic Fairness - Savings
Around half of all family units in London have no savings or savings totalling less than £1,500, which is roughly equivalent to an average monthly cost of rent in London. The proportion with this level of savings varies across the UK by region from 41 to 60 per cent. Rents, however, also vary considerably more, with average rent in London...