Birmingham
At the heart of a £110 billion pound regional economy, the city has been recognised as the most investable in the UK
Recording the highest rate of business growth of any UK city in 2016 - double the national average and higher than London, Manchester and Liverpool – Birmingham is now home to more businesses than any other city outside the capital.
With 9,151 new companies created in the first six months of 2016, the city is also well on track to retain its position as Britain’s number one regional city for start-up creation for the fourth consecutive year.
On the retail side, the city boasts all the top department stores: John Lewis, Selfridges, Harvey Nicholls, House of Fraser and Debenhams all operate in the city centre while Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres provide a retail experience for all types, tastes and budgets.
Whichever way you look at it, Birmingham is a genuinely world-class city in which to live and do business.
Europe’s youngest city, Birmingham’s five leading universities provide a constant flow of well-qualified and ambitious graduates ready and eager to enter the workplace.
Boasting a vibrant business location, Guildhall Buildings is an ideal working environment presenting a range of city centre offices to rent.
Mailbox
One of the most exclusive shopping destinations in Birmingham... The Mailbox is an indulgent combination of designer labels as well as a spectacular range of bars and restaurants ideal to entertain clients or after work drinks.
Grand Central
Birmingham's Grand Central shopping centre, built above the newly renovated New Street station is located adjacent to The Guildhall Buildings and offers high end shopping and eating, boasting the largest John Lewis outside London.
Culture, Arts and Literature
Birmingham is host to a number of major business and leisure events with its thriving city culture; the Museum and Art Gallery boasts over 40 galleries displaying world-class collections whilst the newly developed library offers world-class archives, photography and rare publications.
