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The UK remained the largest net exporter of financial services globally in 2023. Our infographic, 'Exporting financial services to the world', highlights the contribution of financial services to the UK economy. 📈Key statistics include: - With a trade surplus of £92.2bn in 2023, the UK remained the largest net exporter of financial services globally. This was a substantial rise of £11.3bn on 2022 (14%). - The increase in the trade surplus was largely propelled by a rise in exports to the US which grew by £5.7bn, the largest absolute increase to any one country. - UK exports of financial services grew for the 4th year running, reaching a record high of £120.3bn in 2023. The increase of £16.8bn was driven by both financial services and insurance. - The US remained the largest export market for UK financial services, with exports reaching £39.8bn in 2023. Read more facts and figures on the UK's financial services trade here: https://lnkd.in/edAFJ4iw

If you're eligible for a #flu or #COVID19 vaccination, make it your New Year's resolution to get vaccinated and visit your local COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site or a pharmacy offering the flu vaccine. More info: https://bit.ly/3Dczb8d #GetWinterStrong

🎖️ City of London Celebrates New Year Honours! 🎖️ Congratulations to everyone recognised in the New Year’s Honours List, including: James Thomson CBE: Awarded a CBE for services to policing and inclusion. As the former Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Police Authority Board, he has been a strong advocate for national reforms to combat fraud and cybercrime, while also championing local safety initiatives. Liz Green: Received an OBE for voluntary service and her efforts in prisoner rehabilitation in London and Hertfordshire. As former Sheriff of the City of London, she has made significant contributions to improving literacy among prisoners and supporting charitable initiatives. Mark Emmerson: The Chief Executive of the City of London Academies Trust, and former Principal of the City Academy, Hackney, was given an OBE for services to education. Jackson G.: Honoured with a BEM for services to basketball, sport, and young people. He founded the City of London Academy Southwark’s Basketball Academy, which has become one of the UK’s most successful youth basketball programmes, helping numerous students secure scholarships to US universities. Find out more - https://bit.ly/3W0ZoNg/ 🌟 #NewYearHonours #CityofLondon #CommunityHeroes

The City of London Corporation has released a joint statement with the Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and the London Fish Merchants’ Association – which represent the Traders at Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets respectively – to announce that we are making progress in finding new sites for the Traders. The City Corporation is also supporting the annual meat auction taking place tomorrow on Christmas Eve at Smithfield Market. Read the release in full here: https://bit.ly/3PaOQaL

The UK’s FS industry is in a strong position: across many factors, it leads the world. But with global competition heating up we must do more to stay ahead. This year's 'State of the Sector' report builds on recommendations from our landmark Vision for Economic Growth: boost investment, promote the UK as a global financial centre, and support the conditions for growth. It highlights both the UK’s strengths and areas where we need to take action to maintain a competitive and vibrant economy, and support growth UK wide. Download the full report to find out the current State of the Sector: https://lnkd.in/e2EdBtdB

One of the most experienced and respected trauma surgeons in the world, Professor David Nott, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in surgery and charitable work. A full-time NHS consultant at St. Mary's Hospital Paddington, specialising in general surgery, vascular surgery, and trauma, David Nott has volunteered to perform surgery and train surgeons in disaster and war zones, including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq, Libya, Sierra Leone, Gaza, and Ukraine, over the last 25 years. His autobiography, War Doctor, became The Sunday Times bestseller in 2019 and describes many of his missions to hostile environments, in particular, Aleppo in 2013 and 2014. In 2016, his wife, Elly, set up David Nott Foundation to harness his knowledge and experience, and to bring together surgeons from across the globe to the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh, where they are trained to be front line humanitarian surgeons. Where surgeons cannot come to the UK, the charity goes to them. https://bit.ly/49JuJKl

As we approach the end of 2024, and the start of the festivities, I wanted to share with you how proud I am to work with so many talented and dedicated colleagues at the City of London Corporation. Thousands of people have worked diligently, and often in complex circumstances, to deliver so many important developments that are steering us towards the goals we have set out in our new Corporate Plan. It’s a privilege to lead this multi-faceted and wide-ranging organisation – and I’m acutely aware of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes that keeps our services running day in, day out for residents, learners, workers and visitors. Over the next few weeks as many of us take a break there will be a huge number of colleagues helping those in need, getting up at the crack of dawn, and indeed working through the night. It’s to these people I am truly grateful, on both a personal and professional level, at this time of year. Which leaves me to wish you a healthy and happy festive season.

We are hiring!! We are currently recruiting a Parking Asset Manager to join the prestigious City of London Corporation. You will be a key member of the Environment Department’s Parking Service.  The Parking Asset Manager will be responsible for managing the continuous development and improvement of City of London public car park assets. You will have relevant professional qualification such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or BIFM or an equivalent level of knowledge skills and experience You will also be required to have good IT skills and demonstrate good financial skills to proactively and effectively monitor and manage budgets. This is a great opportunity to really make a difference and combines managing the car parking services as well as managing the buildings and assets which elevates the role. We are looking for someone with proven experience of managing sites and maintenance of. Please apply via the link below: https://lnkd.in/eJzvFwX7 #hiring #assetmanger #sitemanager #parkingassets

We are hiring!! A great opportunity to join the prestigious City of London Corporation as a Project Accountancy Assistant based at the Guildhall in the City of London Salary: 42,750 - £47,620 per annum We are looking for a qualified or part -qualified Accountant with proven post qualification experience to assist the Senior Accountant with the control of capital budgets and project resources. You will ideally have knowledge of issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context and experience providing accurate data for reports in a clear, understandable and appropriate format for use, preferably through dashboards. In addition you would have experience of applying intermediate accounting principles and work in accordance with relevant rules and procedures. If you feel you have the skills and experience for the role then please apply today!! https://lnkd.in/e994A6Zv #hiring #partqualifiedaccountant #qualifiedaccountant #guildhall

The City of London Corporation is proud to support small and medium-sized enterprises through our SME Strategy, fostering growth, innovation, and success. We’re excited to announce an exclusive early-access opportunity to register for the Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs Conference – a transformative event tailored to help SMEs thrive in today’s competitive landscape. This event is designed to: ✅ Explore funding options like business loans, grants, equity funding, and innovative tools. ✅ Offer insights from industry experts, including angel investors and VCs. ✅ Provide practical resources and connections to empower your business growth.   📅 20 February 2025 📍 Livery Hall, Guildhall, 71 Basinghall Street   Register for your place: https://lnkd.in/d7pVi4RG   Stay tuned for speaker and panellist announcements and more information about our Business Showcase partners!   Sponsored by British Business Bank #SMEFinance #BusinessGrowth #AccessToFinance #CoLSMEStrategy #Cityoflondon