News and Views

News and Views

27 February 2023
Lest we Forget…
… February 24th saw the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s largest country by landmass, and a European war which has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, and Europe's largest refugee and IDP crisis since World War II. But remember, the Ukrainians have been at war with Russia for 8 years, since February 2014, when they illegally annexed The Crimea and Donetsk and Luhansk in the Southern Donbas, claiming them as ‘Federal Districts’.
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06 February 2023
“It’s attitude, not size, that matters”
99% of all businesses in the UK fall within the definition of ‘Small and Medium Sized Enterprises‘ (SMEs). Employing under 250 people, turning over less than £36m and having gross assets of under £18m is a definition, but not a defining characteristic of success.
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23 January 2023
“Smashing through the glass ceiling”
As part of his commitment to raising the profile of women during his Shrieval year, Sheriff Andrew Marsden hosted a lunch in November at which senior women of achievement from a range of careers – including entrepreneurs, insurance, retail, the judiciary, journalism, psychology, engineering, HR, accountancy, waste management, local government, communication businesses and charity – reflected on what is required to achieve senior management success.
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30 November 2022
A relaxing start to the new Shrieval Year…
October and the start to the Shrieval Year…
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13 July 2022
Looking forward to the next chapter
After nine months of campaigning, attending many events and meeting hundreds of liverymen, I was both humbled and delighted to be elected as Sheriff for the ensuing year at a packed Common Hall on a very warm and sunny 24th June. It was a truly wonderful day in every respect and I am looking forward to taking office with my fellow Sheriff, Alderman Alastair King, at the end of September.
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24 May 2022
The importance of a vote in the election for non-Aldermanic Sheriff
As many of you already know, I have spent the last nine months (longer, really), preparing for, thinking about and ultimately putting my candidacy forward for the High Office of Non-Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London in the upcoming Common Hall Elections on the 24th June.
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24 April 2022
What is the relevance of the livery companies today?
The Strength of the Livery Company in the City of London – Past, Present and Future – it’s history and benefits.
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03 April 2022
With freedom comes responsibility
Freedom is a poignant topic at the moment. We are seeing its fragility played out before our eyes in Ukraine. With that conflict we can also see the contradictions that go with preserving peace and democracy - notably, that to have them we must be willing to defend them.
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17 February 2022
Voices of the City
Thanks to Paul Jagger @CityandLivery for a fascinating chat! Listen to the full story ....
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25 January 2022
The individual power to effect positive change
Positive change in 2022. There’s tangible evidence to give us cautious optimism, and perhaps most importantly in The City, key upcoming events that give us a direct influence over the direction of that change as well.
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09 December 2021
Speech given at the Supporters’ Reception at Glazers’ Hall
Following the wonderful Supporters’ Reception at Glaziers Hall on the 30 November, and following numerous requests, I wanted to share a copy of my speech, not only for those that were there to reflect upon, but for the many Supporters that sent their best wishes as unfortunately they were unable to join us on the evening.
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06 December 2021
Why I want to represent the City of London
The reasons I wish to represent the City of London, including details of the history of the Shrievalty and the role of the Non-Aldermanic Sheriff
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09 November 2021
All change in the City of London!
Ordinarily, the 25 Wards in The City elect an Alderman every six years. Usually, those elections are not all held at the same time - there’s balance. In addition, every four years, 100 Common Councillors are elected with varying numbers per Ward between two and five. Covid has meant that the last round of elections did not take place. So next year, several different things collide to create a series of changes simultaneously.
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22 March 2023
Livery Charity Chairs Group’s Conference scheduled for 13th June
The 2023 Annual Conference of the Livery Charity Chairs Group will take place at Ironmongers’ Hall on Tuesday 13th June from 13:30 to 19:00. Read about the Conference
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21 March 2023
City executives join forces to map out future of UK financial services sector
Financial leaders from Lloyd’s, Schroders, JP Morgan, EY, KPMG, Barclays, Glasswall and CIPL will examine opportunities for the UK’s financial and professional services sector, Read the full article
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15 March 2023
St. Paul’s holds World’s oldest choral festival – 9th May 2023
The 368th Clergy Support Trust Festival is taking place on 9 May 2023 at 5pm at St Paul’s Cathedral and is a unique event that is free to attend. Read more about the event
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27 February 2023
Livery Food Initiative’s first van to be launched
The Livery Charity Chairs Group is delighted to announce that the Livery Food Initiative’s first van is set to hit the road very soon. Read more about the van launch
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21 February 2023
Livery Charity Chairs Group: Hot Topic #6 programme announced
The Livery Charity Chairs Group’s next workshop is scheduled for 1600 on 6th March via Zoom and will focus on Charity investment issues. See programme details
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14 February 2023
Lord Mayor: Being ‘hopeless at maths’ is no laughing matter
The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicholas Lyons, has stressed the vital role that the City has to play in improving numeracy, financial education and access to finance at the Gresham College lecture at Guildhall last night. Read further details of the speech
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13 February 2023
President of the World Economic Forum receives Freedom of the City of London
Børge Brende, the President of the World Economic Forum (WEF), became a Freeman of the City of London at a recent ceremony. Read the full report
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