Key facts: London
London is Europe’s financial capital, with nearly 2,000 UK headquartered companies listed on the London markets producing an aggregate market capitalisation of nearly £1.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion)
London is the undisputed city leader for foreign direct investment in Europe, creating global investment of £38 billion ($70 billion)
At the centre of the international time zones, at the hub of transcontinental routes, and as a gateway to the EU London was voted Europe’s most internationally accessible city in 2004
Map of London
Find out about transport links throughout London and where it lies in relation to the rest of the UK in this downloadable map.
Year after year London continues to attract more than its fair share of gifted and highly qualified individuals, which is why it has been voted top city in Europe for access to qualified staff for the 16th year running
London has four world heritage sites, over 200 museums and galleries, 10 national trust and 10 English Heritage sites, 108 theatres and music halls, 5 world class symphony orchestras and 2 opera houses.
Key business sectors
Find out more about London’s key business sectors including:
IT,
Design, fashion & architecture.
Thinking about bringing your business to London, want to find out more?
If you want more detailed information on companies that have established and grown their businesses in London, the regional development agency Think London has a selection of case studies on its website, covering firms in a range of business sectors.
If you need more information, you can contact Think London, the regional development agency (RDA) that helps international firms to do business in London.
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