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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

All 106 Articles
  • Politicians promising growth must not forget about financial services

    February 26, 2024

    In a recession, the UK should remember its greatest strength: financial services, argues Chris Hayward

  • 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 [...]

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