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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Our economic recovery is on track, but we should aim to be on par with US growth

September 18, 2023

There is no reason Britain should not aim to have an economy growing the same speed - if not faster - than the US, writes Chris Hayward
Our country needs economic growth fueled by the Square Mile to exit the current crisis

September 4, 2023

To move our country forward, we need economic growth to provide jobs and prosperity. Luckily, the professional and financial services of the Square Mile are here to help, writes Chris Hayward
Take back control? We need to repurpose the slogan for climate change and green jobs

August 21, 2023

Even the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said "climate change is out of control" - we need to take it back, writes Chris Hayward.
From train robberies to ‘Hi Mum’ texts, we are fighting an ever-changing face of fraud

August 7, 2023

We've almost all received a "hi mum" message trying to defraud us, but for the victims who fall for the scammers, we must have a safety net, writes Chris Hayward.
The next Mayor of London needs to stand up for financial services as well as housing

July 24, 2023

Whoever wins the race to become Mayor of London should remind the government that levelling up cannot mean levelling down London, writes Chris Hayward
A liberalised Indian market would be a boon for London’s financial services

July 10, 2023

India is liberalising its insurance sector, legal services and capital markets. It's a great opportunity for the Square Mile businesses to invest and expand, writes Chris Hayward
We used to overlook tourism in the City, now it must become the key to its recovery

June 26, 2023

Can we make the City more than just the business district of London?
The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK

June 12, 2023

Our financial services spread opportunities throughout the UK. We have to build on their success to put our country at the forefront, and make it a good place where to live for everyone, writes Chris Hayward
Scrap the tourist tax hurting our hospitality businesses or lose out to Paris and Madrid

May 30, 2023

Tourism is incredibly important for London, but to keep London important for tourism, we have to make it more attractive for foreign visitors to shop here, writes Chris Hayward.
Productive relations with the EU are a win-win for the City and the UK as a whole

May 15, 2023

The City can only benefit from improved relations between the UK and the EU. As the leading financial centre, the Square Mile should push for even stronger cooperation with EU partners, writes Chris Hayward

PWR rugby opens door to British and Irish league

LeBron, McIlroy, Ronaldo in $575m Whoop raise at $10bn valuation

Iconic City dining spot set to relocate to new rooftop location

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