UK outperforms other EU nations as top investment hub in Europe

The latest data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows foreign investment stock into the UK increased 5% by the end of 2018 to $1,890 billion.

As of December 2018, the UK holds more inwards investment stock than Germany ($920 billion), Spain ($659 billion) and Poland ($229 billion) combined.

International Trade Secretary and President of the Board of Trade, Dr Liam Fox MP, said: “The latest OECD figures show the UK remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment. Those who would talk down Britain’s economic performance are proven wrong once again.

“We are the investment capital of Europe attracting far more than any of our closest competitors. International investors continue to recognise the fundamental strengths of our economy – everything from our predictable legal system to our world leading financial services.

“Foreign direct investment creates jobs, deepens ties with key markets around the world and underpins Britain’s credentials as the global champion of free trade. My international economic department will ensure the benefits of foreign direct investment continue to be felt right across the country.”