Looking ahead to strike action planned for this week, Ed Richardson, Programme Director for Transport at BusinessLDN, said: “These strikes are yet again set to make it more difficult for Londoners and visitors to make journeys around the city.

“Although the city did not come to a complete standstill during the April strikes, with the Overground and Elizabeth line running and many Londoners turning to other modes of transport like e-bikes and buses.

“But for many businesses that rely on people visiting in person, the impact of these strikes – whether they go ahead or are called off at the last-minute – will have already been felt through cancelled bookings and people changing their plans.

“We urge both sides to reach a sustainable agreement to put an end to the damaging uncertainty hanging over businesses and London’s economy.”