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 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
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

World Cup: Third of fan visas from non-European countries are being rejected

World Cup: Third of fan visas from non-European countries are being rejected

Bancone is a pasta restaurant – just don’t call it Italian

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