![]() ![]() The report was based upon data by BoardEx, which is a repository of some 750,000 executive profiles. That’s certainly the view of a recent Deloitte report looking at the 50 so called global cities that are said to play a huge role in the social and economic wellbeing not just of their host country, but of the world as a whole. It was interesting for its comparison with New York, both in terms of the proportion of the population who reside there, and the proportion of the economic activity that takes place there. The general thesis was that whilst London was undoubtedly huge, when compared with New York, it should quite logically be even bigger to reflect its key role in both the British and European economy. Pictures Source: Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository.Recently the Economist wrote a piece exploring the rise of London. Opportunities exist for workplace mobilization and kingdom impact in London. Two-thirds of London’s churchgoers are between the ages of 15 and 65. Three-fifths of churches in the city consider themselves evangelical. The church in London, however, is growing fast especially among the Black Majority and immigrant groups. The departure from the European Union-dubbed as Brexit-adds to uncertainty and fragility of the city’s economic and social disparity. Many of these languages originated from countries that belonged to the former British Empire: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Cyprus, Somalia, and the Caribbean.Ĭhallenges facing London include increasing inequality, housing shortages, rent increases, and a high cost of living. There are over 70 ethnic communities and 300 distinct languages spoken in London. The city is one of only two Alpha++ cities in the world the other being New York City. Today London retains global influence through its financial services sector and its cultural “soft power.” London was the world’s largest city throughout most of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Founded by the Romans around 47 A.D., London has long been a major world city with connections developed over centuries through international trade and commerce. ![]()
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