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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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  • UK-US deal is welcome, but Starmer must get on with the EU

    May 12, 2025

    Our deals with the US and India reaffirm the UK's role as a trading superpower, but it's the EU we need to focus on, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Why there’s still plenty to cheer about in the City of London

    April 28, 2025

    Forget the doomsayers, there's still plenty to cheer about here in the City of London, writes Chris Hayward.

  • The City of London is ready to lead the charge in green finance

    April 14, 2025

    Championing green finance is essential to the climate's future, but it's an economic opportunity too, writes Chris Hayward.

  • In a stormy world, the UK can pitch itself as a safe harbour for investment

    March 31, 2025

    The stormy economic outlook overseas creates an opportunity for the UK to act as a safe harbour for investment, writes Chris Hayward.

  • The Spring Statement is an opportunity to secure the UK’s economic future

    March 17, 2025

    The Chancellor should prioritise pension reform, enhanced use of digital verification and attracting FDI to kick start growth in the Spring Statement, says Chris Hayward The Chancellor has vowed to kick-start the economy, and the upcoming Spring Statement will be key to making that happen. The source of growth is right here in the City, [...]

  • 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.

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