# Boosting London stock market seen as priority for next chancellor

The next UK chancellor is urged to make revitalizing the London stock market a top priority, amid concerns over declining listings and competitiveness. The push reflects pressure to attract more companies to list in London to maintain the city's status as a global financial hub. This matters because a weak stock market could hamper UK economic growth and investment.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/nils-pratley-on-finance/2026/jul/16/london-stock-market-takeovers) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:14:47 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/21/mitie-takeover-ocs-london-stock-market-uk-government-contractor) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:10:34 GMT