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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The Spring Budget is the perfect opportunity to kill the tourist tax

February 12, 2024

Reinstating tax-free shopping will be a shot in the arm for UK tourism - and is long overdue, writes Chris Hayward.
London is a top global financial centre – but let’s not get complacent

January 29, 2024

London may currently hold the top position in global finance hub ratings, but solid policy and reforms are urgently required, writes Chris Hayward
Davos 2024: City of London ready to lead the way on AI

January 15, 2024

Harnessing the power of AI is top of the list at Davos and the City of London is ready to set an example, writes Chris Hayward.
US-UK special relationship? It’s London and New York firms keeping it alive

December 11, 2023

London and New York are twin pillars of the global financial system, we gain everything from helping each other, writes Chris Hayward.
If we keep building new offices from the ground up, we will miss our climate goals

November 27, 2023

Due to the emissions caused by new builds, the City Corporation is now moving towards a “retrofit first” approach, where reuse and refurbishment of existing buildings, structure and materials must be given serious consideration.
The appeal of the City continues to defy the work from home shift – but we cannot be complacent

November 13, 2023

Far from the doom and gloom predicted, the Square Mile continues to hold appeal for visitors and workers alike, Chris Hayward writes.
London should be a natural leader for new artificial intelligence firms to move to

October 30, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents enormous opportunities, not just in terms of how we do business, but in how we interact with one another. Home to a number of innovative businesses and top talent, the UK has a head start in the race to explore AI’s potential for good, and an unrivalled opportunity to shape the [...]
A new home for the London Museum will spawn a cultural renaissance in the City

October 16, 2023

London Museum will deliver 1,700 jobs and training opportunities, adding over £755m over a ten-year period. It will be the jewel in the crown of a world-leading cultural offer.
The age of new tech titans isn’t over and London should be the base for these firms

October 2, 2023

The global tech race is well underway. In this landscape, we should be proud to be Europe’s tech leader. But we can’t rest on our laurels. From the United States in the west, to China in the east, the competition is fierce, and we need to focus hard on boosting our competitiveness. One sure-fire way [...]
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

Tory welfare crackdown would ban benefit spending on alcohol and cigarettes

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Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London

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