The UK has the tools, talent and expertise to unlock growth Opinion In a competitive global environment, Britain has everything it needs to succeed, but there are a few ways the government could help, says Chris Hayward The Chancellor’s Mansion House speech laid out a bold and detailed vision for the UK’s economy and financial services sector. The message is clear: Britain is not only primed for [...]
Time to take the handbrake off the City and unleash growth Opinion The Lord Mayor’s Show is a reminder that despite only being 1.12 square miles in size, there’s no limit to the City’s ambition and what it can achieve when it comes together, says Alastair King As the scaffolding comes down outside Mansion House and the majestic State Coach returns to the safety of the London [...]
COP29 will determine who pays for net zero Opinion Policymakers are descending on Baku for COP29 to mobilise finance to support climate action in developing countries – and London is leading those efforts, says Chris Hayward Hundreds of ministers, policymakers and financiers descending on Baku this month for COP29 will be met by an in-tray of crucial climate policy decisions. Dubbed the ‘finance COP’, [...]
If you want more women in the City, vote for us November 4, 2024 These eight women are channelling the spirit of Boudica and standing for election to the City of London Corporation I am a barrister working from Chambers in the City of London. I also happen to be the 376th woman to become a King’s Counsel. The fact that I am a woman should have nothing to do [...]
How British philanthropists can be the world’s most generous October 15, 2024 Today, the Stock Exchange will play host to a gathering of philanthropists, wealth advisers and policymakers in a spirited effort to stimulate and celebrate philanthropy. The Giving and Impact Summit 2024 takes place the morning after the UK government’s International Investment Summit, underscoring the importance of charitable giving and the role the UK plays on [...]
Violence against girls and women in the City is all of our business October 14, 2024 Last year, over one million violent crimes against women and girls were recorded in England and Wales: 20 per cent of all police recorded crime. Shocking as they are, these stats are just the tip of the iceberg as we know over 75 per cent of domestic abuse crime goes unreported. The national rise in [...]
Tories urged to ‘champion’ City when arguing for growth September 30, 2024 The City of London Corporation urges the Tory party to prioritise financial services to support economic growth
Politicians should remember: the road to economic growth passes through the City September 23, 2024 Politicians need to prioritise and capitalise on the power of financial and professional services, writes Chris Hayward
The City’s first Pepys Day commemorates a great Londoner and a resilient capital September 2, 2024 Samuel Pepys fundamentally shaped how we think about the City, let's celebrate him this Pepys day, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli.
The Square Mile is educating the workforce of the future August 26, 2024 By investing in this generation, we can ensure that our workers and workplaces have the skills to achieve, laying the foundations for the City’s future success, says Chris Hayward Here in the City we have one of the youngest, most highly-skilled workforces in the country: over half of the Square Mile’s 615,000 workers are under 40. And each year we [...]