Business Olympic support 'falls'

Most companies considered Paris to be London's main rival

Support for the London 2012 Olympic bid in the business community has fallen by 13%, new figures show.

A London Chamber of Commerce study showed the number of companies wanting the Games to come to the city had dropped to 68%, from 81% two years ago.

The poll of 357 companies showed most considered Paris to be the main rival to London to host the event.

But almost half of the firms questioned thought their business would benefit if London's bid was successful.

London is competing against Paris, Madrid, New York and Moscow.

The winner will be announced on 6 July by the International Olympic Committee.