New Civic Year Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Today the new civic year started with the first full council meeting for the City of London. As ever much was covered from questions on procedure, and IT solutions for the police as well as refreshing the policing plan including updates to our work tackling fraud, to what we can do about the problems on the Central Line run by TfL. It’s a fascinating corner of our country and I think we are lucky... Local News
Canada and UK future ... 4th December 2019 Today I joined a fascinating discussion on the consequences of the new minority government in Canada. There were interesting observations on the make up of the... Reports
Queens Award for Engineering 2nd December 2019 It was wonderful today to join a celebration of the pioneers of the GPS system who received the Queen Elizabeth Award for engineering. The Queen Elizabeth Prize... Reports
City of London rolls out smart streetlight network 29th November 2019 Over the past 18 months the City of London Corporation has installed new lighting around the main and side roads in the city’s square mile and that it will... Local News
TfL has refused Uber a new licence 25th November 2019 TfL has concluded that it will not grant Uber London Limited (Uber) a new private hire operator's licence in response to its latest application over safety... Local News
Velvet Revolution Remembered 15th November 2019 Tonight it was a privilege to share memories of the Velvet or Gentle Revolution that saw the end of communism 30 years ago in the Czech Republic and Slovakia... European News
Lord Mayors Show 9th November 2019 The 692nd Lord Mayor enjoyed his show in London today...https://www.linkedin.com/posts/city-of-london_lordmayorsshow-activity-6… Local News
UK Financial Services and Insurance exports surge to record high of £82bn 1st November 2019 The City of London economy continues to look strong. The latest news is great global growth in exports. More good ‘despite brexit’ news for London. The city’s... European NewsLocal NewsReports
Smithfield facing challenges and winning! 22nd October 2019 This morning we welcomed the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London to tour Smithfield market and see the newly refurbished butchers hall. The Chairman of the tenant... Local News
INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BREXIT: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE 16th October 2019 Tonight I was privileged to give the key note address on - INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BREXIT: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE It is great honour... ReportsSpeeches