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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · 14d

London's Economy Today - Issue 277 - Sept 2025.
UK sees no growth in July.
UK inflation holds steady in August.
London’s labour market continues to show some loosening.
The supplement looks at tourist accommodation in London.
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London's Economy Today - Issue 277 - September 2025

UK sees no growth in July

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · 17d

Looking for data to improve outcomes for Londoners?

👉Visit the Data for London Library bit.ly/47EARnY to search city data in one place!

Data from:

✅boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Redbridge, Camden
✅London Datastore
✅ONS (NOMIS)
✅TfL
✅Fingertips

#datascience #AI #localgov #london #innovation

Library | Data for London

Find out about the Data for London programme, established by the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority.

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Are you a data professional in #localgov or #publicsectordata?

Find out how the new #DataforLondon Library dfl.london.gov.uk/library can help you improve outcomes for Londoners.

🗓️ 16 September 2025
⏲️1400-1500
🔗Register: bit.ly/3VEro8Q

#nhsdata

Library | Data for London

Find out about the Data for London programme, established by the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority.

dfl.london.gov.uk

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Are you a data professional in #localgov or #publicsectordata?

Find out how the new #DataforLondon Library dfl.london.gov.uk/library can help you improve outcomes for Londoners.

🗓️ 16 September 2025
⏲️1400-1500
🔗Register: bit.ly/3VEro8Q

#nhsdata

Library | Data for London

Find out about the Data for London programme, established by the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority.

dfl.london.gov.uk

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

Graphics and words describing the Data for London Library - search London Datastore, Fingertips by DHSC, ONS, TFL, UK Power Networks, Barnet, Brent, Camden, Redbridge borough datasets.

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.
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bit.ly/45ZOICV

UK real quarterly GDP growth, Q2 2023 to Q2 2025

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Talk London @talklondon.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 Closing this week 🚨

What would you like to see done to help cool London during a heatwave?

Join 3,100+ Londoners and share your views now.

www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

Survey | Shaping London's Heat Plan

Share your experience of coping with hot weather and help inform London's new Heat Plan.

www.london.gov.uk

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 19

Did you know that the new Data for London Library has over 5️⃣1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #datasets?

The Library makes it easier for citizens, #DataAnalysts, #innovators to find trusted #data that benefits Londoners.

✅Visit to search city data in one place: dfl.london.gov.uk/library

#AirQuality

Library | Data for London

Find out about the Data for London programme, established by the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority.

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you're looking for #data about London, have you tried the new #DataforLondon Library? Save yourself some time - search city data in one place.

✅Visit today: dfl.london.gov.uk/library

#Londondata #DataAnalytics #DataScientist #AILondon #AI

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you're looking for #data about London, have you tried the new #DataforLondon Library? Save yourself some time - search city data in one place.

✅Visit today: dfl.london.gov.uk/library

#Londondata #DataAnalytics #DataScientist #AILondon #AI

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jul 31

London's Economy Today - July 2025 - Issue 275.
UK GDP contracts for a second month in a row in May.
IMF turns slightly more upbeat on global growth.
London business confidence falls amid rising economic pressures.
Read the full newsletter:
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Downward pointing arrow with a per cent symbol entwined in the arrow

LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jul 30

Fantastic launch today with @howarddawber.bsky.social ‬
of A Field Guide for Action!

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From Bloomberg Associates, GLA, @knowledgequarter.bsky.social, QEOP.

Howard's speech also mentioned the Data for London Library!

✅https://dfl.london.gov.uk/library

Howard Dawber making a speech to a crowded room of listeners

LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jul 23

During #LondonDataWeek, the response from London's data community to the launch of the new #DataforLondon Library to search city data in one place has been incredible! Thank you for your support!

✅Visit dfl.london.gov.uk/library

📢Tell us what you think dfl.london.gov.uk/c/user-resea...

#data

Infographic with key features of the new Data for London Library with 5000 plus datasets, many sources of data, saving you time and resource.

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London Research and Policy Partnership @londonrapp.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

An illustrated image of a jigsaw puzzle depicting a city skyline in red, white and black.

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Chief Digital Officer for London @ldncdo.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚀@london.gov.uk just launched something big for city #data & urban #AI - the Data for London Library - transforming city data to improve public services.
✅ 5,100+ datasets
✅ Connects (not collects) public bodies & gvt datasets
✅ Built for AI revolution
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Data for London Library goes live | UKAuthority

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 8

This London Data Week, we’re launching the Data for London Library.

It’s a cutting-edge new platform that will transform how London collects, shares, and uses data to improve public services, unlock growth and create a more inclusive, sustainable city.

Data for London Library goes live | UKAuthority

www.ukauthority.com

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks Owen! We rely on the metadata that data owners can provide. We ask all data owners to provide licence metadata, but as this is a learning curve for many we’ve not turned on the filter for it yet. Many datasets do have licence info attached!

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Data for London Library is the first step in rebuilding the London Datastore. However, we’re doing this in stages, solving one problem at a time. The Library is focused on data discovery across Londons wide ecosystem. We’re not turning off the Datastore in the near future!

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Talk London @talklondon.bsky.social · Jul 1

According to new Met Office research, UK heatwaves could become hotter and longer.

City Hall is working on a new plan to better prepare for heatwaves in London.

You can help inform the plan and find advice on keeping cool.

Take the 6-minute survey now: www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jun 27

State of London - Health.
In London, healthy life expectancy (HLE) has decreased for females, and there is no significant change for males. However, these values mask significant variation in HLE between and within London’s boroughs.
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A line chart showing a three-year rolling average for healthy life expectancy (in years) for Males and Females in London and England. The data runs from 2011-13, to 2021-23. In both London and England Females consistently have a slightly higher HLE than males. Since 2018-20, HLE has fallen more in England than in London. London’s Female HLE has ranged from 63.8 to 64.8 and most recently 64. Males have ranged from 63.5 to 63.9 most recently.

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jun 26

London's Economy Today - June 2025 - Issue 274.
Chancellor announces additional capital allocation but with tight departmental spending increases in the Spending Review.
London productivity drops below pre-pandemic levels.
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www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jun 20

London's Economic Outlook: Spring 2025.
London’s real GVA is forecast to grow by 1.6% in 2025. Growth is expected to strengthen modestly to 1.7% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027.
Download the full report from the London Datastore:
data.london.gov.uk/dataset/medi...

An infographic showing that:
London’s real Gross Value Added (GVA) is forecast to grow by 1.6% in 2025, supported by moderating domestic inflation and improving household sentiment, though global trade disruptions and lingering inflationary risks remain key sources of uncertainty. Growth is expected to strengthen modestly to 1.7% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027, with growth supported by a more stable macroeconomic environment.
Workforce jobs in London are projected to increase by 0.8% in 2025, as the labour market continues to cool following the post-pandemic rebound. Job growth is expected to pick up to 1.0% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027, supported by strengthening labour demand and a gradual return to trend employment growth.
Household income is expected to rise by 2.6% in 2025, supported by falling inflation and rising wages. Growth is forecast to slow to 1.4% in 2026, with a modest rebound to 1.5% in 2027.

LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jun 18

State of London - Children and Young People
Children’s average happiness score (out of 10) in London has remained relatively stable, although it has decreased slightly since 2017/18.
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A line chart showing the children’s mean self-reported happiness with life score (out of 10) for London and England. The data runs from 2017/18 to 2023/24. The score for London and England has decreases slightly over that time. In 2017/18 London’s score was 7.13 out of 10, and in 2023/24 is 6.95 (with a low of 6.78 in 2021/22).

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LDNMayor Data @ldndata.bsky.social · Jun 17

State of London-Crime
During the pandemic, recorded crime levels in London reduced significantly, but was followed by year-on-year increases between 2021/22 & 2023/24.
The crime level may now have stabilised, with a 0.6% increase in the last year.
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A line chart showing number of annual recorded offences in London. The data runs from 2019/20 to 2024/25. In 2019/20 the level was approx. 912,000, it dropped to approx. 745,000 in 2020/21 and rose back up to around 936,000 in 2023/24. It has climbed only slightly in the last year (2024/25) to approx. 942,000.

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