On Wednesday, the chancellor will inform the nation concerning the financial challenges confronting Britain and the robust selections required. The true story of the spring assertion, nevertheless, shall be our nationwide want for progress — and the Metropolis of London, and the monetary companies it has all the time represented, have to be a part of that story.
In addition to producing 13 per cent of the UK’s financial output and creating greater than 2.4 million jobs, our monetary {and professional} companies sector contributes almost £110 billion in taxes.
Some folks take a look at the Metropolis and see an issue — a tall poppy that must be scythed down. I see a chance for this centre of worldwide excellence to do much more for the well being, wealth and communities
