By: Chris Hayward

Chris Hayward is the Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, in which capacity he acts as a spokesperson, political leader and advocate for London as a global financial and professional services capital. With over 40 years’ experience founding and leading businesses across aviation and construction, he combines commercial leadership with a lifelong commitment to public service at both local and national levels

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COP 30 is a chance for Britain to lead the world in transition finance

November 10, 2025

As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, London’s financial sector urges the UK Government to align public finance and policy to unlock billions in private investment for net zero – cementing the UK’s position as the global standard-bearer for credible, investable transition finance, says Chris Hayward As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, [...]
Innovative fashion flourishes at Studio Smithfield

October 31, 2025

London has long stood among the world’s great fashion capitals, home to innovative designers who compete daily with creative powerhouses in Paris, New York, and Milan. Iconic British brands such as Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Oswald Boateng and Alexander McQueen have all used London as a launchpad to grow their global influence and define contemporary [...]
These are the City’s four key recommendations for the Budget

October 27, 2025

Financial services should remain VAT-free. The bank levy and surcharge should be phased out over time. And stamp duty on UK shares should be abolished, says Chris Hayward A month from now, the Chancellor faces a selection of stark choices. The easiest among them should be whether to supercharge the UK’s financial services sector – [...]
IMF annual meeting is high-stakes for the UK economy

October 13, 2025

Amid global uncertainty, the UK economy needs a vote of confidence from the IMF at its annual meeting this week, writes Chris Hayward.
The world believes in Britain, the government must too

September 29, 2025

Business leaders remain laser-focused on delivering growth, now the Chancellor must create the conditions for them to do so, says Chris Hayward As the Chancellor prepares to address the Labour Party Conference, her desk in Number 11 Downing Street is doubtless already buckling under the weight of submissions featuring friendly advice about how to shape [...]
Taxing business is not the way to win the investment race

September 15, 2025

Attracting investment is all about sending the right signals, and that starts with tax policy, says Chris Hayward Party conference season brings warm white wine, beige food and late nights. These festivals of politics tend to be high in rhetoric and low in substance. Businesses across the Square Mile seek more of the latter and [...]
Business execs should snap out of summer slump quickly this year

September 1, 2025

As the Budget moves closer into view, it looks like business execs will be met with stark awakenings in post-August office reset.
Want a better workforce? Help shape it then

August 18, 2025

If employers want young people with future-facing skills, they must become more involved in education, writes Chris Hayward.
The City welcomes reforms to make London more competitive

July 21, 2025

The Chancellor’s Mansion House reforms matter because they promise more jobs. more capital and better pensions – now they must deliver, says Chris Hayward The Chancellor’s Leeds Reforms, unveiled at Mansion House, have opened the door to reforms that could boost investment. These reforms aren’t just about the City. These reforms matter because they promise [...]
Fraud is the UK’s biggest economic threat

July 7, 2025

Of all the economic threats we must confront, none is so widespread as fraud, which is why the City of London is taking action.

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