Leeds has a thriving economy and an extensive history of market growth and development. Economic output currently stands at £13 billion and it is projected to grow by a third in the next ten years.
Leeds has the most diverse economy of all the UK’s main employment centres, with over 25,000 businesses in the city registered for VAT and/or PAYE. The city is a major centre for manufacturing and commerce, with an estimated 442,400 people employed in the local economy.
If you are interested in learning more about Leeds’ economy, the Leeds Economy Handbook can provide you with a wide range of data and statistics.
The handbook is produced by Leeds City Council and covers a broad spectrum of information about the city’s economy. It consists of seventeen chapters detailing facts and figures about the many facets of Leeds’ economy, including historical development, the labour market, funding programmes and business support.
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