The depth and breadth of its offer make London and the UK the leading global centre for financial and professional services. This first edition of our annual benchmarking study, published in January 2021, evidences the UK’s enduring competitive offer, opportunity, and future focus across all measures. Our world-leading competitiveness is built on longstanding strengths accelerated by a commitment to innovation. UK financial and professional services benefit from the most globally connected market, exceptional skilled talent, access to capital, and regulatory and government support. The market advantages are underpinned by location benefits: time zone, physical and digital connectivity, and fantastic quality of life and cultural offer. Download the full 2021 report "Our global offer to business: London and the UK's competitive strengths in a changing world".