The UK has a vital role to play in leading the global fourth industrial revolution For nearly a year, my mayoral programme – Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today – has promoted UK innovation and technology, addressed social and digital exclusion, and championed digital skills. And during my recent business delegation visit to Kenya, I saw the great potential that technological innovation offers to individuals and communities seeking financial empowerment. Over the [...]
It’s up to businesses to make sure no one gets left behind in the digital revolution The digitisation of the global economy is transforming the way we communicate, work and live. Today, you can transfer money to the other side of the world in the blink of an eye, pay for a coffee by tapping your phone, and open a bank account in minutes. The startling growth of the UK’s innovative [...]
The Dragon Awards celebrate the London firms working towards a fairer society As well as being the top hub for finance, London is also fast becoming known as a leading centre for responsible business and philanthropy. I strongly believe that we must shape the society in which we want to live, and not wait for it to shape us. Last week at the Mansion House, we celebrated [...]
The City is looking to India for future partners September 16, 2019 As people back home enjoy what we hope is an Indian summer, I am heading to the subcontinent this week for a five-day visit to Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai – just as monsoon season draws to a close. The political weather in the UK may be stormy, but when the dust settles, one thing is [...]
As others look inward, the City is keeping its eye on the world September 2, 2019 Domestic and international politics, as well as the latest developments in the Brexit saga, are set to dominate the headlines in the coming weeks and months. While we cannot simply put the Brexit question to one side, we must remember that it is just one – admittedly important – part of a bigger picture: the [...]
One message resonates across the globe: London is still one-of-a-kind for finance August 12, 2019 As people across the City head off on their travels over the summer holidays, there is no better time to reflect on the exciting opportunities for the UK across the globe as our future trading relationship comes into sharp focus. I have already been fortunate enough in my role as the 691st lord mayor of [...]
Our collaboration with Manchester and Leeds will unlock the UK’s full potential July 29, 2019 What do Channel 4, Amazon, TalkTalk, Boohoo, and Autotrader have in common? The answer is that they have all announced that they are creating jobs in the Manchester and Leeds regions. Last week, I visited these two cities with a growing global reputation. Like the City of London, Manchester and Leeds both host strong financial [...]
The Asian giant has awoken – now it’s up to the City to seize the opportunities July 15, 2019 Asia now represents nearly half the world’s GDP and most of global growth.
Industries face an existential crisis unless they adopt long-term green strategies July 1, 2019 Climate change is one topic that has managed to rise above both Brexit and the Tory leadership campaign in the news agenda. The future of the environment is an issue that affects us all, not least the City. That is why tomorrow’s Green Finance Summit is an important opportunity to bring together green leaders from [...]
At a time of political flux, UK-US links have never been more important June 17, 2019 It was no surprise to see so much media scrutiny around President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Britain, and there is no doubt that the special relationship between the UK and the US will remain in sharp focus over the coming years. Whatever form that relationship takes in the future, it’s impossible to ignore a [...]
