London is responsible for $3.8tn in daily forex – this is more than one third of worldwide trades. That is more than the next three largest centres – New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong – combined. Will London still be financial capital? London has breezed past its Continental rivals to retain the title of Europe’s […]
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What Do People In London Call Their Friends?
Mate. Mate (noun) So, ‘mate’ is British slang for a friend. What do British people call best friends? When it comes to describing a best friend or very close group of (usually female) friends, in the UK, people sometimes shorten this to bezzie/bezzies or BFF (“Best Friend Forever”), although you’re more likely to see this […]
How Quickly Is London Growing?
The report, by economists Watson and Associates and commissioned by the city, predicts London will experience a 1.3 per cent growth rate over the next three decades, with the city likely to add a population the size of St. Thomas about every six years during that time. Is London growing fast? The rapid rate of […]
When Did London Get Bigger?
During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world’s largest city and capital of the British Empire. Its population expanded from 1 million in 1800 to 6.7 million a century later. During this period, London became a global political, financial, and trading capital. How did London become so big? In addition to the port, […]
Is London A Planned City?
Efficient city planning is what sets the standard of living here in London and compared to other areas of England, London is superior in every way and making it one of the best planned cities in the world. What is the best planned city in the world? The world’s best-planned cities Brasilia, Brazil. Singapore City, […]
Where Should I Live In London In 2022?
Take a look at the capital city’s top property hotspots for 2022. Crystal Palace. Simon Turner / Alamy Stock Photo. Hanwell. Roy JAMES ShakespeareGetty Images. King’s Cross. JohnnyGreigGetty Images. New Malden. Greg Balfour Evans / Alamy Stock Photo. Teddington. Julian WardGetty Images. Victoria Park. What is the best place to live in UK 2022? Ilkley […]
Are Banks Moving Out Of London?
An updated report from think tank New Financial suggests 440 financial services firms have moved some or all of their jobs out of London because of Brexit, along with around £900bn in bank assets (roughly 10% of the entire UK banking system). And this is just the start. Dublin is the winner. Why are banks […]
What Is The Next Biggest City After London?
The urban area London – 11,120,000. Manchester – 2,747,000. Birmingham-Wolverhampton – 2,624,000. Leeds-Bradford – 1,903,000. Glasgow – 1,264,000. Southampton-Portsmouth – 932,000. Liverpool – 910,000. Newcastle – 820,000. Which city is bigger after London? BirminghamIts cities each have their own industrial strengths, and in order – from the largest first – the 25 biggest cities in […]
Is London A Successful City?
It reigns atop our world cities ranking because it is the only city on the planet that finished Top 10 in all six of our categories. London’s magnetism is certainly world-renowned, with a record volume of visitors streaming into the city—19.1 million in 2016, a 2.6% increase from 2015’s record. Why London is a successful […]
Is Property More Expensive In London Or New York?
These statistics from Numbeo.com that explain the major average and median differences in the cost of living between London and New York: Consumer Prices in London are 16.52% lower than in New York, NY (without rent) Rent Prices in London are 30.45% lower than in New York, NY. Is it cheaper to live in London […]