Our work

Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value - international trade and investment; long-term competitiveness; UK regions and nations; industry trust and reputation and sustainability. We provide a wide range of research that helps shape the debate and influence policy for UK-based financial and related professional services.

First-look report - Long term competitiveness Industrial and Trade Strategy: Two sides of the same coin
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TheCityUK Response to the Technology Adoption Review (February 2025)

We submitted our response to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Technology Adoption Review call for evidence. Ensuring that the financial and related professional services industry can continue to embrace technology and innovation is essential to its future international competitiveness and contribution as an enabler of growth, innovation and climate adaptation across the UK economy.

TheCityUK’s submission to the comprehensive spending review 2025

Our submission to the comprehensive spending review outlines the role of the financial and related professional services industry in driving inclusive growth and enhancing private sector investment. In our submission we encourage collaboration across various government departments with our members to deliver growth.

Catalysts for growth: Boosting UK growth markets

This paper underlines the value and benefits of UK growth markets for companies with high growth potential and the need for government, regulators and industry to collectively boost their competitiveness. In it, we set out 10 strategic enablers which if implemented will ensure these markets can continue to support companies across the country to grow, develop and remain here in the UK.

Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2024

Our latest international key facts report highlights the UK as a leading global financial hub. The industry employs over 2.4 million people, drives tax revenues, trade surpluses, and inward investment, while supporting key industries like technology and life sciences.

Industrial and Trade Strategy: Two sides of the same coin

The UK's forthcoming Industrial and Trade Strategies are integral to the government’s ‘Growth Mission,’ leveraging strengths in financial and related professional services to drive investment, productivity and exports. In our submissions to the government, we have stressed that industrial and trade strategies must work hand in hand to fully unlock their potential to enhance the UK’s long-term productivity and living standards.

TheCityUK 2024 roundup

This year we have delivered a number of strong outcomes across our strategic priorities on behalf of our members. Take a look at our highlights, key milestones and successes in 2024.

UK legal services 2024: Legal excellence, internationally renowned

Our latest legal services report highlights the enormous benefit legal services provide to the UK. Strong revenue growth and high employment also underline the continued strength and reputation of the UK as a world leader for international legal services.

Summary and assessment of the Mansion House speeches

We have summarised the key points for the financial and related services industry from the Mansion House speeches. Focusing on investment, growth, and the importance of the industry in driving economic progress and addressing key challenges.

Budget Summary

What does the Budget mean for the financial and related professional services industry? We have summarised the relevant announcements for our industry and how these fit with our overall engagement strategy.