London is the fastest growing region in the UK. Its population is forecast to reach 10 million in the early 2030s, while employment is expected to grow between now and 2031.
This scale of population growth combined with extra jobs being created, requires a long-term commitment to invest in, and improve London’s infrastructure in a sustainable way.
State of the Nation 2014: London
Content type: Policy
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