Leeds
Leeds, the unofficial capital of Yorkshire, is a modern and vibrant economic hub for the North.
It's a hotspot for jobs, business and finance. Read on to learn more about this iconic white rose city.
Leeds, the unofficial capital of Yorkshire, is a modern and vibrant economic hub for the North.
It's a hotspot for jobs, business and finance. Read on to learn more about this iconic white rose city.
Leeds is a key player in the UK, with four major universities, over 360,000 homes, 109,000 businesses and seven hospitals.
The Leeds City region has the largest economy in the UK after London. It is now home to the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, and the National Wealth Fund, making Leeds a real finance hub, both nationally and internationally.
If you like a city that’s at the sharp end of cutting-edge technology and advancements, Leeds is the place to be.
Leeds is ranked as the top location for scale-ups outside London, as well as being home to 4 out of 5 NHS national offices. These include NHS England and NHS Digital.
The city is also the place you can find world-leading centres of excellence in technology, including the Leeds Institute of Data Analytics (LIDA) and Centre for Immersive Technologies.
Leeds’ economy is worth £40 billion, making it the largest economy in the Northern Powerhouse and second largest outside London and the South East.
Over 109,000 businesses have invested in the Leeds City Region, with over 300,000 employees working in the city alone. Boasting talent across a vast range of sectors, Leeds also has the second largest legal hub the country, after London.
Four Leeds universities produce around 55,000 graduates per year, from the University of Leeds to Leeds Beckett, Leeds Trinity and Leeds Arts University.
