Leaders responding to a Davos survey said economic wars were the biggest risk.

The UK is committed to advancing shared priorities at the World Economic Forum, showcasing the City of London’s role as a leading global financial centre through key policy initiatives, leadership in green finance and AI, and significant economic contributions to the country, says Chris Hayward

As 2026 gets underway, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty continue to shape the international agenda. Against this backdrop, I am heading to the World Economic Forum, where our priority will be working with partners to advance shared priorities, from economic resilience to innovation. Anchoring this work is our commitment to openness, freedom, and democracy.

My message there is clear: we must continue to engage our international partners. This is how we create and capture opportunity and, fundamentally, how we promote the wealth of opportunities the City of London, and the wider UK, have to offer.

And these opportunities are only........

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