As tariffs loom, the UK-India trade deal is all the more important Opinion Tariffs are the road to ruin. But the UK still has many opportunities with trade partners like India, writes Lord Mayor Alastair King.
Scotland’s fintech hub is key to the UK’s growth mission Opinion I may be the cheerleader-in-chief for the City of London, but there's a lot we can learn from Scotland too, writes Lord Mayor Alastair King.
London will lead the way as leaders address global challenges at Davos For London, the world’s financial capital, Davos offers a vital platform to champion the UK’s role as a global leader in green finance, AI regulation and emerging technologies, says Lord Mayor Alastair King As world leaders descend to Davos this month, the World Economic Forum provides a rare chance to reshape the global agenda amid [...]
Belfast is a fintech powerhouse. The City can gain from its expertise December 9, 2024 As the number one city in the world for fintech inward investment projects, Belfast can help boost the City, writes Alastair King.
The City is a gateway to Gulf investment in the UK November 25, 2024 The Gulf is Britain’s fourth biggest trading partner and the City is supporting efforts to strengthen this vital relationship, says Alastair King It was reported last week that the Prime Minister will soon visit Saudia Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to strengthen economic ties and attract investment, while also discussing how we can achieve [...]
Time to take the handbrake off the City and unleash growth November 11, 2024 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 [...]