Licensing changing of the guard Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 17 years ends tonight in an event marking the close of my chairmanship of the City of Licensing function. In such a period there are too many people to thank, but I very much appreciate the efforts of each person that has striven to make this City of London a fabulous place to run hospitality businesses! I’m not gone from the world of licensing yet, but it is a new chapter. Thank you Gareth Hughes... Local News
Merry Christmas 22nd December 2025 For all who celebrate Christmas I wish you and especially my friends and electors a wonderful time of cheer and celebration. See you in 2026! Local News
Appointed as an Arbitrator for Patents for Europe 19th December 2025 Professionally I am an intellectual property lawyer - and that means advising on patents. Despite a globally uncertain economic context, 2024 saw new European... European News
Honouring Frank Bruno 18th December 2025 In life sometimes you meet remarkable people, and not just remarkable in the sense of what you know about them, a great example is Frank Bruno. Famous boxer yes... Local News
Recognising People 15th December 2025 People Matter Most Whatever you do each day you impact others, everyone has a role to play in work and with their family and friends. Taking time to recognise... Local News
German State Visit 4th December 2025 The relationship between Germany and the UK is key to the future of Europe. Since the Prussians ensured the allied victory led by Wellingtom at Waterloo, we... Reports
Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy 1st December 2025 Tonight the Prime Minister set out his foreign policy - it had a lot of things within it: Deals with Ukraine, France and Germany were mentioned, but the big... Reports
Celebrating the Commonwealth 25th November 2025 The Commonwealth of 56 nations is an amazing community. Commonwealth countries share many links through family, business, non-governmental organisations, sport... Reports
70 Years of the European Atlantic Group 12th November 2025 The European Atlantic Group (EAG) is one of the longest- running interest groups associated with the UK Parliament. It was formed in 1954 to foster a... Opinions
Remembrance 11th November 2025 It is understandable that many notes of remembrance were posted across the weekend and especially on Sunday from the UK when we held Remembrance Sunday services... Reports
