Article: The City is at the vanguard of a new industrial revolution in open data and AI
“The City is at the vanguard of a new industrial revolution in open data and AI” – City AM
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Beyond Borders: Exploring The Soft Power Of London’s Universities
I was delighted to see this report come out from London Higher. The report highlights the critical role of London’s higher education sector in bolstering the UK’s soft power and global influence. As global change and instability persist, London’s ability…
Article: The Thames is a gateway to growth
“From water bailiffs to maritime finance the Thames connects London to the past” – City AM
40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 2
For only the second time since 1899, dozens of people have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London today. The ceremony saw 40 recipients from a broad spectrum of sectors honoured at the Mansion House for their outstanding…
Kindertransport Welcome
Elisabeth and I were delighted to welcome the Kindertransport community to Mansion House, thanks to the sterling efforts of fellow Worshipful Company of World Traders liveryman Danny Kalman, and many others. It was a humbling, and inspiring, assembly. The Association…
Article: Even football heartbreak can’t harm the City’s friendship with Europe
“Even football heartbreak can’t harm the City’s friendship with Europe” – City AM
Article: Economic growth is Starmer’s greatest challenge – and the City will help tackle it
“Economic growth is Starmer’s greatest challenge – and the City will help tackle it” – City AM
Apes, Skyscraper Cliffs & Groundage & Roofage
The Construction Livery Group held a “London 2030 Skyline Symposium” at Guildhall. It was an honour to be asked for my opinion having had a side-career in architecture, property management, facilities management, and construction. The video above is ‘as it…
Mayor’s Progress – July
Lord Mayor’s View Of The Thames – Sunday, 30 June 2024, Staines-upon-Thames
More smiles than stains, we held a wonderful recreation of a very old tradition. It was something long in the planning, and only possible with enormous help from a huge variety of people, not least my Water Bailiff (Chris Livett)…