Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

Global Banking & Finance Review® is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

Britain’s Got Business Talent

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 8, 2018

4 min read

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google

Sterling currency symbol with background of fluctuating financial graphs - Global Banking & Finance Review — Image depicts the Sterling currency symbol alongside financial graphs illustrating its stability against the dollar. This relates to the article discussing the pound's performance amidst recession fears in Britain.

New study looks into the strength and successes of UK businesses across the UK ahead of this year’s National Business Awards

A new report looking into the strengths of the current UK business landscape has discovered the emerging ‘capitals’ of British business.

The report, published by the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, has highlighted the new business capitals that offer distinct advantages which help drive success and growth within specific specialist sectors. However, even outside of the five identified areas, there’s still good news right across the UK.

Whilst London is undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous financial hubs, Birmingham (connectivity), Cardiff (talent), Leeds (affordability), Plymouth (digital) and Brighton (start-ups) are the five main newly identified business capitals. The study, amongst over 850 senior business decision makers, also identifies Bristol (80%), Brighton (76%), Norwich (75%) and Cardiff (70%) as areas with the fastest growth.

As well as the areas seeing the most business success, the report also found that two-thirds (66%) of senior business professionals find it easy to attract and retain talent, with larger businesses (701-1000 employees) finding it easiest (73%). Further, HR (86%) and technology firms (80%) find talent retention the easiest. Businesses reported competitive salaries (47%), affordability (46%) and young people choosing to stay in the area after university (43%) as the best ways to keep top talent.

According to the number of good quality applicants who reply to job postings, Britain’s best talent locations are, Birmingham, Glasgow, Norwich, London and Leeds.

The report also revealed the most awarded areas of the UK, with award winning businesses reporting a boost in morale (57%), increase in customer trust (51%) and boost for industry recognition (47%).

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards is now in its 17th year, and is the UK’s most prestigious and independent awards programme. It recognises and rewards enterprise excellence, innovation and also ethical practice in the UK, across all industry sectors.

“Your business has a story to tell – and we want to hear it. We’re committed to recognising and rewarding the best of British business,” said Sarah Austin, Brand Director of The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

Entries for the awards are now open, push your company into the limelight and give it the recognition it deserves. Find more information at www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk.

New study looks into the strength and successes of UK businesses across the UK ahead of this year’s National Business Awards

A new report looking into the strengths of the current UK business landscape has discovered the emerging ‘capitals’ of British business.

The report, published by the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, has highlighted the new business capitals that offer distinct advantages which help drive success and growth within specific specialist sectors. However, even outside of the five identified areas, there’s still good news right across the UK.

Whilst London is undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous financial hubs, Birmingham (connectivity), Cardiff (talent), Leeds (affordability), Plymouth (digital) and Brighton (start-ups) are the five main newly identified business capitals. The study, amongst over 850 senior business decision makers, also identifies Bristol (80%), Brighton (76%), Norwich (75%) and Cardiff (70%) as areas with the fastest growth.

As well as the areas seeing the most business success, the report also found that two-thirds (66%) of senior business professionals find it easy to attract and retain talent, with larger businesses (701-1000 employees) finding it easiest (73%). Further, HR (86%) and technology firms (80%) find talent retention the easiest. Businesses reported competitive salaries (47%), affordability (46%) and young people choosing to stay in the area after university (43%) as the best ways to keep top talent.

According to the number of good quality applicants who reply to job postings, Britain’s best talent locations are, Birmingham, Glasgow, Norwich, London and Leeds.

The report also revealed the most awarded areas of the UK, with award winning businesses reporting a boost in morale (57%), increase in customer trust (51%) and boost for industry recognition (47%).

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards is now in its 17th year, and is the UK’s most prestigious and independent awards programme. It recognises and rewards enterprise excellence, innovation and also ethical practice in the UK, across all industry sectors.

“Your business has a story to tell – and we want to hear it. We’re committed to recognising and rewarding the best of British business,” said Sarah Austin, Brand Director of The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

Entries for the awards are now open, push your company into the limelight and give it the recognition it deserves. Find more information at www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk.