Never before, since records began in the 1980s, has the UK attracted so much investment from abroad.
Research by UK Trade & Investment has revealed that 1773 projects were established using ‘inward investment’ in 2013/14 – a rise of 14% on the previous year.
The investment created over 65000 jobs, which is the highest total since 2001.
Outpacing Europe
The UK was the largest recipient of investment in Europe. Almost 20% of all capital investments destined for Europe was UK bound.
In fact, only the USA attracted more investment from abroad.
Trade Minister Lord Livingston praised “an exceptional year for foreign investment”.
It shows that our strategy to attract investors to the UK by creating one of the most business-friendly environments in the world is the right one and it is proof that foreign investors have confidence in the UK as the best place to do business....