built for a city in motion
World class
business destination
A city that means business
The Liverpool City Region (LCR) is a thriving hub for professional services, home to 12,000 businesses employing over 107,000 people across the sector.
As one of the UK’s leading financial centres, Liverpool employs 41,000 professionals and boasts the largest wealth management hub outside London – a testament to its strength in private banking and investment services.
The city is supported by 650 legal firms, employing 10,000 staff across the Liverpool City Region, making it a key destination for legal services.
As one of the UK’s leading financial centres, Liverpool employs 41,000 professionals and boasts the largest wealth management hub outside London – a testament to its strength in private banking and investment services.
The city is supported by 650 legal firms, employing 10,000 staff across the Liverpool City Region, making it a key destination for legal services.
Wired for innovation
Liverpool City Region is at the forefront of digital transformation, powered by LCR Connect – a 214km full-fibre, gigabit-capable network delivering ultrafast connectivity to 32,000 businesses and growing.
Recognised as one of the fastest-growing digital clusters in the UK, the region ecosystem of creative and tech companies. Liverpool’s innovation credentials are world-class, ranking Top 3 in the European Capital of Innovation 2026 title.
Recognised as one of the fastest-growing digital clusters in the UK, the region ecosystem of creative and tech companies. Liverpool’s innovation credentials are world-class, ranking Top 3 in the European Capital of Innovation 2026 title.
A thriving economy
Premier shopping destination
Ranked 4th among major UK cities for its retail offer, Liverpool stands out as a premier shopping destination. At the heart of its retail success is Liverpool ONE, a £1.1 billion, 1.65 million sq ft open air retail and leisure development that sets the benchmark for modern shopping and visitor experience.
The sector employs more than 68,000 people across the city region, reinforcing Liverpool’s position as a vibrant hub of commerce, consumer activity and economic vitality.
The sector employs more than 68,000 people across the city region, reinforcing Liverpool’s position as a vibrant hub of commerce, consumer activity and economic vitality.
Vibrant tourist destination
Liverpool stands as one of the UK’s most exciting visitor cities, blending world-class sport, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic experiences.
It is a sporting powerhouse – home to the iconic Aintree Racecourse and the world-famous Grand National, two English Premier League football clubs, and seven golf courses ranked among the Top 100 in the UK and Ireland.
Renowned globally for its music heritage, Liverpool boasts more galleries and national museums than any UK city outside London.
It is a sporting powerhouse – home to the iconic Aintree Racecourse and the world-famous Grand National, two English Premier League football clubs, and seven golf courses ranked among the Top 100 in the UK and Ireland.
Renowned globally for its music heritage, Liverpool boasts more galleries and national museums than any UK city outside London.
Shaping the next generation of talent
Liverpool produces more than 30,000 graduates each year, creating a powerful and consistent pipeline of new talent. As the UK’s third‑highest city for graduate retention, it keeps much of that talent in the region — driving sustained growth and innovation. The University of Liverpool, a globally recognised institution with nine Nobel Prize winners among its alumni, further strengthens the city’s academic excellence and research capability.
Shaping the next generation of talent
Liverpool produces more than 30,000 graduates each year, creating a powerful and consistent pipeline of new talent. As the UK’s third‑highest city for graduate retention, it keeps much of that talent in the region — driving sustained growth and innovation. The University of Liverpool, a globally recognised institution with nine Nobel Prize winners among its alumni, further strengthens the city’s academic excellence and research capability.
Strategic investment
transforming Liverpool
Investment in Liverpool is surging, with £11 billion worth of projects powering the city’s transformation.
Major schemes include:
Major schemes include:
