TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, an industry that contributes over 12% of the UK’s total economic output, is the largest tax payer and employs 1 in 14 people across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London.
More about usOur work is focused on the priorities of our members and also where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value.
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88% highly rate our ability to positively influence relevant policy and regulatory issues
TheCityUK Annual Conference 2025
Join senior industry leaders to discuss how to maintain the industry’s competitiveness and its pivotal role in driving economic growth across the UK economy.
‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
Our landmark joint paper with ADS, ‘Finance and investment for UK defence’, emphasising the need for the government to develop mechanisms that reduce perceived risks in the defence industry for finance and investment communities.
Chair's address from the Future Skills Conference 2025
Read the speech given by Anne Richards DBE, Chair of the Board, TheCityUK, to the Future Skills Conference 2025
Response to the UK-EU 'Common Understanding' package
Our CEO responds the UK-EU 'Common Understanding' package published during the first annual UK-EU Leaders’ Summit.
Guest blog: We are getting there - the age of the skills train
In this guest blog ahead of speaking on a panel at the Future Skills Conference 2025, Garth Ledingham, Head of Future Skills and Learning Technology, Nationwide, explores the importance of strategically investing in workforce skills to meet evolving business and customer needs.
Our work is focused on our members’ priorities where our unique cross-sectoral remit can deliver most impact.
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90% of our members say we are effective at building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and officials.
"TheCityUK is knowledgeable and effective - the premier body promoting the financial services sector across the UK." Business editor
9 in 10 members say our objectives align with their interests and priorities.
"TheCityUK brings the industry and wider ecosystem together {and is} clearly well regarded by politicians and other policymakers." TheCityUK member
