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Chris Hayward

Chris Hayward

City A.M.

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Coffee shops and skyscrapers: The success of the Square Mile should concern us all

Coffee houses have a long tradition in the Square Mile The Square Mile’s story is one of evolution – a place that people and firms the world over...

08.04.2024 7

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The road to Downing Street runs through the City of London

City of London (Photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) Both parties are wooing the City – and Rachel Reeves’ Mais Lecture was no...

25.03.2024 10

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Fraud isn’t a victimless crime and we mustn’t treat it as though it is

Fraud might not hit the headlines often, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a pressing issue, writes Chris Hayward Fraud is the most common type of...

11.03.2024 7

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Politicians promising growth must not forget about financial services

LONDON – FEBRUARY 25: The sun rises over the City of London on February 25, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. As the UK gears up for one of the most...

26.02.2024 6

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

British shops are losing £1.5bn annually due to the exodus of international visitors to nations offering tax-free shopping incentives. Reinstating...

12.02.2024 7

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London is a top global financial centre – but let’s not get complacent 

London may currently hold the top position, but solid policy and reforms are urgently required, writes Chris Hayward Following Brexit, Covid and...

29.01.2024 5

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Davos 2024: City of London ready to lead the way on AI

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 Political and business...

15.01.2024 3

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US-UK special relationship? It’s London and New York firms keeping it alive

London and New York are twin pillars of the global financial system, we gain everything from helping each other, writes Chris Hayward. As we look...

11.12.2023 5

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If we keep building new offices from the ground up, we will miss our climate goals

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 09: The sun sets on the London skyline viewed from an upper floor of a newly constructed skyscraper, The Leadenhall...

27.11.2023 6

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The appeal of the City continues to defy the work from home shift – but we cannot be complacent

Far from the doom and gloom predicted, the Square Mile continues to hold appeal for visitors and workers alike, Chris Hayward writes. Post Brexit...

13.11.2023 8

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London should be a natural leader for new artificial intelligence firms to move to

The UK is the third in the world in terms of AI-related capital Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents enormous opportunities, not just in terms of...

30.10.2023 5

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A new home for the London Museum will spawn a cultural renaissance in the City

The City of London’s unique magnetism continues to attract millions of visitors to these shores, drawing over 5 million people from all corners of...

16.10.2023 10

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The age of new tech titans isn’t over and London should be the base for these firms

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...

02.10.2023 3

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Our economic recovery is on track, but we should aim to be on par with US growth

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 UK...

18.09.2023 8

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