OVERVIEW
Leeds is one of the largest cities and regions in the UK
Leeds is one of the largest cities and regions in the UK and is a part of the ‘Core Cities’ group. The region takes in important towns and cities such as Hudders eld, Bradford, Wake eld, Halifax, Harrogate and Keighley.
During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds was a major mill town as well as being a home for metal working printing, wool, engineering and many other industries.
Today, Leeds is still a manufacturing region,if not to the same extent it once was, as well as being a key nancial and knowledge centre.
Leeds city region has a GVA (Gross Value Added) of £60.5bn making it the largest regional economy outside of London and the South East and bigger that nine EU countries. The city itself has a GVA of approximately £20bn.
Leeds is the second centre of banking in the UK, employing more people in nancial services than anywhere else outside of London. The
city is home to the only branch of the Bank of England outside of London.
Leeds is an attractive destination for big business, for instance Burberry who are investing heavily in manufacturing in the city.