Reading means business

Reading is a leading UK and European economic powerhouse. PWC/Demos rate Reading the UK number 1 city for economic success and well-being. Reading is also ranked 10th most attractive location for foreign direct investment in Europe in the 2014/15 fDI Cities of the Future 2014 Awards, as well as the second best Small European City for business friendliness.

A key factor in this success is Reading's high–value knowledge economy, which is based on varied sectors but primarily the three 'I's - IT, Investment and Insurance. This is built around international blue chip investment - Reading is home to corporations such as Verizon Business, Cisco, Prudential, Symantec, Microsoft, Oracle and LogicaCMG, to name but a few.

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