Law Commission turns 60 Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 The Law Commission of England & Wales was established to add some professionalism to the updating of laws. It exists to keep the laws of England and Wales under review, an ever increasing task, and to recommend reforms. The organisation is headed by a Chair (a judge) and four Law Commissioners. It proposes changes to the law that will make the law simpler, more accessible, fairer, modern. Tonight... Local News
80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe 8th May 2025 On VE Day it was more than an honour, it was a privilege, to be asked to attend the service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, to join in an act of remembrance. To the... European NewsLocal News
AI and Regulation 6th May 2025 I was delighted the Lord Mayor kindly agreed to host the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to talk about AI. The FCA want to promote the safe and... Reports
Foreign Affairs in Focus 24th April 2025 Foreign affairs are always interesting but in 2025 it is hard to know where to focus given the range of challenges: Trade Wars Changing relationships between... Reports
CityUK International Conference 24th April 2025 Trade is much in the news. Today the CityUK hosted a great set of conversations on trade, investment, and national security. Reimaging trade relationships led... Opinions
St George’s Day 23rd April 2025 It’s St George's Day - England’s national day, when the English should take pride in their heritage. Local News
British Irish Trade Unleashed 14th April 2025 Like many I have Irish family, and the relationship between the UK and Ireland is therefore personal and business linked. The connection to Ireland is important... European News
Happy to serve you 19th March 2025 Today I was ‘clothed’ in the blue gown that signifies the good citizens of London, in the fine Ward of Tower, have elected me to continue serving the City. It’s... Local News
Double Tree Hilton Tower’s Savage Garden 11th March 2025 It is a pleasure to support local business especially the licensed trade. Tonight the DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL held a wonderful evening with the local... Local News
Final Common Council of the 2022-25 term 6th March 2025 Today marks the final Court of Common Council of the City of london of this term before elections, and the agenda was fulsome! It’s an honour to serve London as... Local News