1. Britain has the most open and business-oriented economy of all the major European nations with the most flexible labour markets and the least restrictive systems.
2. Britain is the number one location for European headquarters, with more overseas companies choosing to set up here than anywhere else.
3. Britain is developing new regimes for intellectual property and introducing visas specifically tailored to encourage entrepreneurs and investors.
4. Britain is a leading destination for global inward investment. Companies who establish themselves in the UK have easy access to the 27 member states of the European Union, one of the world’s largest single consumer markets with a population of 500 million.
5. The British government has protected investments in Science and research, developing Technology and Innovation Centres to encourage links between universities and enterprise helping to turn great research into commercial opportunities.