Why there’s still plenty to cheer about in the City of London Forget the doomsayers, there's still plenty to cheer about here in the City of London, writes Chris Hayward.
The City of London is ready to lead the charge in green finance Opinion Championing green finance is essential to the climate's future, but it's an economic opportunity too, writes Chris Hayward.
In a stormy world, the UK can pitch itself as a safe harbour for investment Opinion The stormy economic outlook overseas creates an opportunity for the UK to act as a safe harbour for investment, writes Chris Hayward.
The Spring Statement is an opportunity to secure the UK’s economic future March 17, 2025 The Chancellor should prioritise pension reform, enhanced use of digital verification and attracting FDI to kick start growth in the Spring Statement, says Chris Hayward The Chancellor has vowed to kick-start the economy, and the upcoming Spring Statement will be key to making that happen. The source of growth is right here in the City, [...]
If we want our economy to grow, our skyline must go up, up, up March 10, 2025 The City's skyline is always changing, but if we want our economy to grow bigger, it must go higher, writes Chris Hayward.
Britons, our businesses need YOU to take risks February 17, 2025 Brits have become too cautious, and business is suffering because of it. It's time for us all to embrace risk, writes Chris Hayward.
Bold action and optimism! Let’s hope the Chancellor’s confidence is contagious February 3, 2025 Promises of bold action from the Chancellor are gratefully heard in the City. Let's not let this opportunity for growth pass, writes Chris Hayward.
Davos 2025 is about growth, growth, growth. The UK must listen January 20, 2025 Despite struggles, the UK still has all the ingredients for growth. Davos 2025 is an opportunity to remember that, writes Chris Hayward.
A new chapter for Smithfield meat market is something to celebrate January 6, 2025 A new site for Smithfield and Billingsgate Market is not an abandonment of traders, it's an opportunity to grow, writes Chris Hayward.
Innovation, sustainability, trade: why London is the financial centre the world needs December 16, 2024 With global challenges mounting, London must prioritise innovation, sustainability, and trade to safeguard its future as the world’s leading financial centre — for the benefit of all, writes Chris Hayward. The financial services sector is at a crossroads. Emerging technologies are redefining how businesses and consumers interact, the drive toward net zero demands urgent action and [...]