The UK has earned Japan’s respect – let’s use it to build our economy April 20, 2026 Japan holds a deep respect for the UK and is eager to strengthen our relationship further, writes Chris Hayward fresh back from Osaka.
Square Mile authority tries to strip Andrew of City freedom April 16, 2026 A group of senior City of London officials have invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to relinquish his Freedom of the City, six months after the Royal Family stripped him of his royal titles. A spokesperson for the City of London said that members of the Square Mile’s local authority confirmed on Thursday had written to the former [...]
Entrepreneurs’ livery company to host scale up showcase at London Stock Exchange April 14, 2026 The City of London’s Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs is set to host an investor showcase for scale-ups at the London Stock Exchange. The livery company, headed by former Lord Mayor Alastair King, aims to connect more than 120 investors with 14 of the UK’s most promising scale-up firms. In June, the group is set to [...]
How the square mile is helping make London one of world’s the best cities March 30, 2026 London has been named a 2026 Laureate of one of the world’s most prominent awards in urban planning and city development, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, says Chris Hayward March 2026 has proved an exemplary month for the City of London’s urban built environment. After a successful pitch to global investors and developers [...]
Lady Mayor: The City must make East End kids like me feel like they belong March 23, 2026 Plenty of young people can see the City skyline from their classroom window, yet still feel like they don't belong. I want to change that.
Britain must get competitive or lose a generation of business leaders March 16, 2026 Taxation is not an ideological battleground but a matter of national interest. If global rivals such as New York or Singapore offer stronger incentives, it is just inevitable that operations and individuals will follow, says Chris Hayward Restoring economic growth has become the defining challenge of our national life. And against a backdrop of geopolitical [...]
Lady Mayor: It’s not right to pretend I’m no different to my male predecessors March 8, 2026 After debuting as London's first 'Lady Mayor', Susan Langley was inundated with emails telling her how she had inspired young girls.
‘Attention, please’: Rachel Reeves hails rail fare freeze over Liverpool Street tannoy March 2, 2026 Commuters arriving into Liverpool Street station have been serenaded by the Chancellor’s voice today. Rachel Reeves has taken over the key City transport artery to share the news of a freeze to rail fares – the first in 30 years. In a message read out over the tannoy periodically throughout Monday, Reeves opens with: “Testing, [...]
MIPIM: The Cannes real estate conference shaping the London skyline March 2, 2026 The City of London Corporation's presence at MIPIM is as strategic as it is promotional, and will help shape the City skyline.
When a Building Reminds You Why You Love Your Job February 26, 2026 Every so often, a project comes along that captures the essence of why working in and for a great city is such a privilege. The opening of the new hub by Premier Inn by Whitbread in Farringdon at the Old Bailey is one of those moments that we now encounter quite frequently in the City, [...]