Leeds. One of Europe’s top 25 cities for business 
C&W European Cities Monitor 2009

What makes Leeds a great place to do business?

Leeds is the UK’s third largest city and has an incredibly diverse economy. With particular strengths in financial services, the legal sector, manufacturing, biotech and the creative industries, it offers a friendly and welcoming business environment, where collaborative working comes naturally.

The two universities in Leeds are economic powerhouses, with world-class research facilities for industry and two top business schools, which help to provide a highly skilled local workforce.

- Largest centre for financial/business services outside London
(ONS Annual Business Inquiry 2005)

- Most important legal centre in the country outside London
(UK Legal 500)

- Largest centre for print, packaging and publishing outside London, and the UK’s third largest centre for manufacturing
(ONS Annual Business Inquiry 2005)

- £3.2 billion invested in commercial property development in Leeds over the last 10 years and a further £7.2 billion of projects currently in the pipeline.
(Leeds City Council)

For more facts and information, please explore our About Leeds section.