The UK topped Europe for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services in 2025, attracting £1.7bn. Spain received £1.3bn and France £1.1bn. The UK drew 226 investment projects from 164 overseas firms across 34 countries and generated more than 12,200 jobs. London remained the main destination, while 53% of jobs created by foreign investment were located outside the capital. Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Glasgow appeared among leading destinations. The United States provided 53% of total investment value, followed by India at 9% and Switzerland at 4%, with the European Union contributing 18%. Globally, the UK ranked third by project count and sixth by total value. London attracted more projects than any other global financial centre over five years. The UK’s fintech and technology growth supports its investment appeal.
"The UK has once again topped Europe as the leading destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services, in a boost for ministers seeking to underline Britain's continued global appeal post-Brexit and amid wider economic uncertainty."
"New figures published by the City of London Corporation show the UK attracted £1.7bn in financial and professional services FDI in 2025, ahead of Spain on £1.3bn and France on £1.1bn. The data suggests Britain's financial sector continues to punch above its weight internationally, drawing 226 investment projects from 164 overseas firms across 34 countries, and generating more than 12,200 jobs nationwide."
"While London remains the dominant magnet for international capital, the report highlights a notable spread of activity across the UK, with 53 per cent of jobs created by foreign investment located outside the capital. Cities including Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow all featured among the country's leading destinations for financial and professional services investment, reflecting what the City of London Corporation describes as a "broad-based national success story"."
"The United States remained the largest single source of investment, accounting for 53 per cent of total value, followed by India at 9 per cent and Switzerland at 4 per cent. The European Union collectively contributed 18 per cent. Globally, the UK ranked third by number of financial and professional services investment projects, behind only the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and sixth by total investment value."
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