Birmingham has the strongest economy outside of London, totalling over £24.8 billion. Not only did the number of businesses in Birmingham surpass 78,000 in 2020, the city's business, financial and professional services sector now contributes provides 206,200 jobs - around 21% of the total economy.
As a result, more global companies are now opening regional office spaces in the second city. Some of the most renowned names include:
HSBC
Deloitte
Mazars
KPMG
PwC
Goldman Sachs