London’s Crossrail project looks set to transform the landscape – both physically and economically – of both the city’s centre and its outer districts. And though it is already a major player in a global scale, the development looks set to move the UK capital onto another level where investment is concerned.

When the App Business needed space to expand, the mobile transformation company decided to move its headquarters to King's Cross in London, attracted by the abundance of available space, a friendly neighbourhood vibe and excellent transport links. 

The location for the world-renowned Wimbledon tennis tournament, the south-west London borough of Merton is looking to also be known as an investment hub. The local council is flagging up the area's young, educated workforce, while at the same time creating an environment that these residents can both work and play in.

Lucrative contracts across England and Scotland have brought Hitachi Rail to the UK, investing millions in a manufacturing facility and creating 700 jobs.

In recent years, co-working environments have gained huge popularity among start-ups. Michal Kaczmarski asks whether shared office spaces can also become a viable alternative for foreign companies entering new markets.

With the imminent release of the Airport Commission's final report on where additional airport capacity should be developed in the UK, Roz Hanna reports on the two contenders for runway extensions – Heathrow and Gatwick – and explores other ways in which the country could boost its connectedness. 

Edinburgh's global reputation as an innovative city has been enhanced in recent years by a number of digital and financial technology companies either launching within its boundaries or choosing to locate there. Natasha Turak looks at the secrets behind the Scottish capital's success. 

HSBC has decided to move its ringfenced head office, and 1000 employees, from London to Birmingham, the UK's second city. Michal Kaczmarski looks at the reasoning behind this decision.