It is official, London has been ranked the best city in the world by Resonance. This ranking takes into account everyday life, work, and investment. Therefore, even post-Brexit, what still makes London the greatest city in the world? That is what we will try to understand through this article.
London seems to be coming back to life. After Brexit, the pandemic, and the tragic death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, it seemed that London and the United Kingdom were struggling. Despite all the obstacles London kept on evolving: the tube has opened the Elizabeth line, reopened its night line, and is restoring many other lines proving that the city is still alive.
On the other hand, London still attracts plenty of wealthy buyers: Resonance mentions that in the first six months of 2022, 61 luxury properties were sold in London. Investments from companies are also flowing thanks to META or Tiktok to name a few. The City which is the business district of London is a global financial hotspot that attracts numerous companies every year and represents the United Kingdom’s economic success. Therefore it appears that the economic status of the city is doing just fine. The UK has the lowest corporation tax rate among the G7 countries.
Even though London was deeply impacted by inflation it remains a praised destination for immigrants, investors, and workers. Cultural diversity is one of the many strengths of Big Smoke and it plays a big role in its globalization. The UK can count on the Commonwealth to receive migrants from all around the world which enriches its population. Regarding life quality, London has without a doubt one of the best nightlife while remaining a safe city thanks to its incredible inclusivity towards foreigners and the LGBT community. London appears as a wonderful haven for anyone who desires to create a beautiful life. It offers work, tremendous activities, culture, and even green spaces thanks to its many parks like Hyde Park or its rich gardens like the famous Kew gardens. On top of that London or the United Kingdom, in general, is a real role model for the entire world. The country has declared wanting to permanently ban plastic cutlery and only use plates to reduce plastic waste. Even though in Wales the goal might only be reached by 2026 it is a responsible decision regarding the environment. London is therefore full of surprises and keeps on inspiring other cities. The United Kingdom has proved that it does not need the European Union to succeed.
To conclude London offers inclusivity, culture, an amazing lifestyle, and countless other advantages. The United Kingdom and its History are impressive and the country has been a real role model for decades.
Resonance’s full ranking: The World’s Most Comprehensive City Ranking – Best Cities (worldsbestcities.com)
Single-use cutlery ban article: Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England – BBC News
Most LGBT inclusive cities: LGBTQ+ inclusive cities are wealthier, 2022 rankings show | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)
You can find more information about London on the following Instagram account: @secret.london as well as on their website.
— French Writer Joshua Roulin can be reached at joshua.roulin@gmail.com. Follow him on Instagram @josh.rln.
