Bristol ranked most competitive large English city

The UK Competitiveness Index 2010, which has been published by the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) ranks Bristol as the most competitive English large City with Edinburgh taking the top spot across the UK. Competitiveness is defined as ‘the ability for an economy to attract and maintain firms with stable or rising market shares in an activity, while maintaining stable or increasing standards of living for those who participate in it.’

The findings are excellent news for the city’s businesses and residents. The Council’s Invest in Bristol team and its partners have attracted international investors including Vestas Spare Parts and Repair, a world-leader in sustainable energy technology, despite strong competition. In addition, Bristol is home to many renowned foreign owned companies and more than a third of UK owned FTSE 100 companies have a significant presence in the Bristol area.

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