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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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  • If we want our economy to grow, our skyline must go up, up, up

    March 10, 2025

    The City's skyline is always changing, but if we want our economy to grow bigger, it must go higher, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Britons, our businesses need YOU to take risks

    February 17, 2025

    Brits have become too cautious, and business is suffering because of it. It's time for us all to embrace risk, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Bold action and optimism! Let’s hope the Chancellor’s confidence is contagious

    February 3, 2025

    Promises of bold action from the Chancellor are gratefully heard in the City. Let's not let this opportunity for growth pass, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Davos 2025 is about growth, growth, growth. The UK must listen

    January 20, 2025

    Despite struggles, the UK still has all the ingredients for growth. Davos 2025 is an opportunity to remember that, writes Chris Hayward.

  • A new chapter for Smithfield meat market is something to celebrate

    January 6, 2025

    A new site for Smithfield and Billingsgate Market is not an abandonment of traders, it's an opportunity to grow, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Innovation, sustainability, trade: why London is the financial centre the world needs

    December 16, 2024

    With global challenges mounting, London must prioritise innovation, sustainability, and trade to safeguard its future as the world’s leading financial centre — for the benefit of all, writes Chris Hayward. The financial services sector is at a crossroads. Emerging technologies are redefining how businesses and consumers interact, the drive toward net zero demands urgent action and [...]

  • In a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the UK must do everything for growth

    December 2, 2024

    While we await the inauguration of Donald Trump, the UK must do everything within its power to ensure economic growth at home supports a strong voice for the UK abroad, says Chris Hayward We’re now a little over a month away from the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America. I wish [...]

  • The UK has the tools, talent and expertise to unlock growth

    November 18, 2024

    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 [...]

  • COP29 will determine who pays for net zero

    November 4, 2024

    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’, [...]

  • The City is ready to bet on Britain. Now let’s see some bold moves

    October 21, 2024

    The Investment Summit signalled a huge vote of confidence in the City - now let's use that to act, writes Chris Hayward.

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