A Priority for the Next Chancellor: Boost the London Stock Market The recent surge in takeover bids has brought short term gains, but it also highlights the decline of the London stock market.
Since 2023, there have been 154 bid deals worth £165 billion, while only 11 new listings with a value over £100 million have emerged. This trend is alarming and requires attention from the next chancellor.
A report by Peel Hunt reveals that capital flows in and out of London are lopsided. While bids continue to flow in, new listings have dwindled significantly.