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.
TheCityUK response to consultation on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets (VCNMs)
We have responded to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENSZ) consultation on raising the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNMs).
Our 10 Mansion House asks
In anticipation of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech we have been actively engaging to highlight our members’ priorities for the government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. We have identified ten key features that we believe are essential for inclusion in the final strategy.
Financial and related professional services deliver new jobs and economic growth nationwide
Our new research highlights the significant contribution the financial and related professional services industry makes to each region and nation across the UK.
Chair's address from the Annual Conference 2025
Read the speech given by Bruce Carnegie-Brown, Chair of TheCityUK Leadership Council, to the Annual Conference 2025
The government's 'Modern Industrial Strategy' at a glance
This blog from our Managing Director, Public Affairs, Policy and Research, John Godfrey, offers an overview of the strategy and how the industry, regulators and government can work together to deliver its ambitions and wider economic growth.
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
