Business & Economy
The city of Southampton is home to some of the most famous household names in the UK – B&Q, HSBC, Skandia and Ordnance Survey to name just a few. There are 7,300 businesses operating, employment for over 116,000 people and it is the UK’s cruise capital with a world-class port and one of the country’s leading commercial dockyards, contributing over £2billion to the economy. With statistics like this it is easy to see why Southampton is such a boost to the British economy.
With a current population of 222,000, Southampton is recognised as the commercial, cultural and retail capital of the south coast. It’s diverse and thriving economy, along with its mild climate, wealth of countryside and proximity to the sea, makes Southampton one of the best places in the UK to live and work.
The area has excellent schools and further education establishments, and has two universities, Southampton University and Southampton Solent University. Find out more…
