TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services.

Who we are

We are 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 taxpayer and employs nearly 2.5 million people across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London. It is the UK’s largest net exporting industry and generates a trade surplus exceeding that of all other net exporting industries combined.

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Our work

Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value. These are - international trade and investment; long-term competitiveness; UK regions and nations; industry trust and reputation and sustainability.

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Our latest work

Global carbon pricing mechanisms and their interaction with carbon markets

This report constitutes ground-breaking new research which presents an overview of carbon markets, including the underlying principle of carbon pricing...

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Driving UK growth: Capturing future international investment in a rapidly changing world

The UK is a world-leading hub for high-value services. The UK-based financial and related professional services industry alone employs almost 2.5 million people, two thirds outside London...

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News

News

TheCityUK responds to the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill 2023

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The Apprenticeship Levy reform – our policy recommendations

TheCityUK appoints industry champion for the North East

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Financial and related professional services employment’s evolution over time

Events

IFN UK Forum 2023

We are pleased to be supporting the forthcoming IFN UK Forum 2023, which will take place on the 4 September 2023 at Mansion House. The forum is Europe's largest annual Islamic finance event and a meeting place for the industry's elite.

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TheCityUK National Conference 2023

Our 2023 National Conference, kindly sponsored by PwC, will take place in Manchester on Thursday 23 November 2023.

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Our priorities