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Redbridge’s economic landscape is characterised by a significant presence in sectors such as wholesale and retail trade, real estate, and construction. With 88,618 employees and a 10.21% growth in employment, the region shows dynamic business activities. Key sectors demonstrating growth include analytics, internet platforms, and mobile apps. However, no IPOs were recorded, indicating a potential area for future growth. The data suggests a robust SME presence and a significant number of new companies, highlighting entrepreneurial activity. Gender diversity among founders and directors shows room for improvement, with male dominance in both roles.

Reading’s economic landscape presents a dynamic and diverse mix of industries. The city has a total of 184,671 employees, with notable growth in employment, as indicated by 1,216 businesses reporting an increase in their workforce. The top sectors contributing to this growth are primarily in the fields of information and communication, professional, scientific and technical activities, and trade. However, there’s a noticeable absence of initial public offerings (IPOs), suggesting potential areas for future economic development and investment.