Leeds
Leeds is a true success story and has been transformed into one of Britain's most vibrant and successful cities.
A financial powerhouse, it is the biggest legal centre outside London and a major centre for building society and corporate finance, accountancy, banking, insurance, stock-broking and retail financial services.
There are more than 30 national and international banks based in Leeds, including the headquarters of First Direct, Yorkshire Bank, Halifax Direct and Halifax Insurance.
The Bank of England's Northern HQ is in the city.
Around 150 leading law firms and more than 200 accountancy firms operate in Leeds, including most of the UK's top 10 practices.
During the last decade, huge levels of investment have continued to transform the Leeds cityscape, the scale of development reflecting the rapid growth of financial and business services.
A total of £2.5 billion has been invested in property development in Leeds over the last 10 years and a further £4.9 billion is under construction or in the pipeline.
A financial powerhouse, it is the biggest legal centre outside London and a major centre for building society and corporate finance, accountancy, banking, insurance, stock-broking and retail financial services.
There are more than 30 national and international banks based in Leeds, including the headquarters of First Direct, Yorkshire Bank, Halifax Direct and Halifax Insurance.
The Bank of England's Northern HQ is in the city.
Around 150 leading law firms and more than 200 accountancy firms operate in Leeds, including most of the UK's top 10 practices.
During the last decade, huge levels of investment have continued to transform the Leeds cityscape, the scale of development reflecting the rapid growth of financial and business services.
A total of £2.5 billion has been invested in property development in Leeds over the last 10 years and a further £4.9 billion is under construction or in the pipeline.
