Going for growth: TheCityUK’s manifesto for the new Prime Minister

As a British success story, the financial and related professional services industry is perfectly placed to boost economic growth.

Our ambition for the UK to regain its status as the world’s leading international finance centre within the next five years will support government by delivering more skilled jobs across the country, boosting services exports and generating higher tax receipts. Boosting economic growth in this way is the only long-term solution to the cost-of-living crisis.

This manifesto sets out how government can work closely with industry to maximise our contribution to economies and communities across the UK in eight key areas. We look forward to working with the new Prime Minister to drive forward this agenda. We hope there will be commitment to delivering on these critical areas and welcome the opportunity to discuss them in more detail during the leadership contest.

Find out more about each key area below:

Our manifesto

Maintain and enhance the UK’s competitiveness

Our country already has many advantages. Our high regulatory standards are a strength, not a weakness, providing certainty and reassurance for businesses and investors. Read more...

Boost UK business investment by delivering a more competitive tax system

UK business tax rates must be more internationally competitive if the UK is to generate the investment needed to realise sustained economic growth. Read more...

Help consumers manage the cost-of-living crisis

Our members are leading the way in supporting consumers through the cost-of-living crisis. Read more...

Empower businesses and local communities to level up the country

Financial and related professional services are uniquely placed to support government efforts to drive economic growth and level up the UK. Read more...

Enable the UK to become a global hub for sustainable finance

Building on the momentum from COP26, the UK is positioning itself as a world leading hub for sustainable finance, green investment and environmental business services. Read more...

Make the UK the world’s best place to launch and grow a new tech business

The UK is globally renowned for its strengths in FinTech, RegTech, LawTech and life sciences start-ups. Read more...

Grow the UK’s international financial centre to drive investment into the economy

The UK’s financial centre should remain open to trade and investment so that financial institutions can deploy the capital that UK businesses need to create more high-skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Read more...

Ensure UK businesses can access the world’s best talent

Alongside efforts to build skills among the UK workforce, British businesses need access to the world’s best talent to develop innovative products and services for UK and international customers. Read more...

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