The last year has taught us the City will always matter, if we stand by our values Nicholas lyons From the turmoil of a year ago, this is now a City which is not only being listened to but is fully participating in the national conversation, writes Nicholas Lyons.
Our savers and our businesses are losing out from stagnant pension rules in the UK nicholas lyons Pensions are a vital part of our later lives. As life expectancy increases with improvements in healthcare and lifestyles, our pensions will need to work even harder. Pension funds are also a vital source of investment upon which the businesses of today depend. Over the past twenty years, the UK has suffered a significant decline [...]
We need to tackle financial exclusion and give everyone the opportunity to safeguard their future Nicholas Lyons With a plan to make credit more accessible and financial education part of the primary school curriculum, the Lord Mayor of the City of London wants everyone to experience economic stability
We can’t put off our plans to deal with climate change – the City certainly won’t September 25, 2023 Sunak is right to explore ways to deliver net zero in a climate of financial insecurity, but we can't put off the transition to a green economy, writes Nicholas Lyons.
The insurance industry must rise to the challenge of damage from climate change September 11, 2023 Insurers will need to start to get to grips with the damage which could be wrought by climate change, writes Nicholas Lyons
We should be ashamed that half of us have the numeracy levels of a primary school kid August 29, 2023 Our workforce won't be fit for the future unless we disregard the idea we don't need maths or numeracy skills.
Making the arts a staple part of our school system will boost London as a capital city August 14, 2023 Arts and culture, as much as finance, make the City what is is: a great international hub providing opportunities for people. That's why we need to keep investing in the arts, writes Nicholas Lyons
Northern Triangle tech start ups should be prime targets for Square Mile investors July 31, 2023 British firms are having to turn to global sources of funding, when there’s capital here in the City we could direct towards homegrown start ups, writes Nicholas Lyons. THE recent report by the Treasury Select Committee on the UK’s Venture Capital industry should ring alarm bells for the City. The Committee found that for many [...]
Our legal system is a bastion of Britain but it needs reform and yes, even AI July 17, 2023 The rule of law is crucial for the City’s global business reputation but the industry must also work with technological advances like AI.
We need $100trn to hit our climate change commitments – in just six years time July 3, 2023 We have six years to find £100tn to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and prevent further climate change, but we won’t do it without India and China, writes Nicholas Lyons
