London’s importance

• National- London is the U.K.’s capital city
• National- London is the U.K.’s largest and wealthiest city
• National- earnings and house prices in London have risen faster than anywhere else in the UK
• International- London‘s modern day importance is its status as a world city
• International- London is one of the most financial centres in the world
• International— the headquarters of many large, international companies are in London
• Both- London is a national and international centre for media and communication networks
• Both- London has some of the top universities and research centres
• International- the city attracts investment and people from all around the world
• International- many iconic buildings and football teams are owned by foreign investors
• International- London is a centre for tourism
• National- 513,000 people are employed in the city of London
• National - 841,000 private sector businesses were based in London, more than in any region in the Uk.
• International- a second financial district has developed, which includes the global headquarters of two of the worlds largest banks
• International - London is a major retail centre
• Both- there are six international airports
• National - London has an integrated public transport system
• International - the port of London is the second largest in the UK , handling 48 million tons of cargo each year
• International - 529 foreign companies are listed in London, representing 20% of the global foreign equity listings
• National - London has 8,615, 246, residents in 2015, making it the most populous region in the UK
• National - London generates approximately 22% of the U.K.’s GDP