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Why London over New York?

The UK government wants London to be a top choice for global companies to list their shares, competing with places like New York. Attracting big tech firms like Airtel and Sumup brings investment, jobs, and prestige to the UK financial sector, showing confidence in the British economy.

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Airtel and Sumup are planning London stock market listings worth about $20bn

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