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UK Global Reports and Rankings
For companies setting their sights on international expansion, the U.K. presents a compelling destination. To make informed decisions about your U.K. expansion strategy, it’s crucial to understand the business landscape there. Global reports and rankings offer valuable insights into various aspects of the U.K.’s business environment, helping you identify potential opportunities and challenges.
UK World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index
This annual index ranks over 130 countries on their relative competitiveness across a number of indices: Basic Requirements, Efficiency Enhancers, and Innovation and Sophistication Factors. Each country has its own profile with sub index scores and trends over time.The latest edition of this report was published in 2020.
UK World Bank Group Doing Business Economy Profile
This annual report rates and ranks 190 countries on their ease of doing business. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. Each country’s profile contains information on things such as taxes, time to set up a business, and trading across borders.The latest edition of this report was published in 2020 and discontinued.
UK World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
This project reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories from 1996–2022. It covers six dimensions of governance, including Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption.
World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – 2016
The Global Information Technology Report features the latest iteration of the Networked Readiness Index. The Networked Readiness Index assesses the factors, policies, and institutions that enable a country to fully leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for increased competitiveness and well-being.The last Global information Technology report was released in 2016.
World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report – 2023
The World Economic Forum uses the Global Gender Gap Report to quantify the magnitude of gender disparities and tracks their progress over time. It places a specific focus on the relative gaps between women and men across four key areas: health, education, economy, and politics.The 2023 report ranked the UK overall as 15th on the Global Gender Gap Index with a score of 0.792
Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index – 2023
Every year, Transparency International publishes a report on perceived public sector corruption around the world. Transparency International looks at a number of areas where corruption can take place, such as education, and defense and security. The UK ranked 20th globally on the CPI index with a score of 71/100.
Free and open access to global development data – The site is designed to make World Bank data easy to find, download, and use. All of the data found here can be used free of charge with minimal restrictions.
UK Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
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This US government resource compiles data about each country, including historical background, geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, military and security, and transnational issues.
World Trade Organization Trade UK Profile
The World Trade Organization (WTO) offers a valuable resource for businesses considering international expansion: the Trade Profile. This profile provides a snapshot of the United Kingdoms’ trade environment, highlighting key aspects relevant to startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to enter the U.K market.
World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index – 2023
This report measures a country’s innovation capability. Germany consistently ranks high, indicating a strong environment for research and development. In 2023, the United Kingdom ranked 4th globally.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome for 2023 – Europe
For startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses considering the U.K market, the Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome offers valuable insights. This comprehensive report analyzes various aspects of the U.K startup landscape, providing crucial information for informed decision-making.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the United Kingdom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) serves as a valuable resource for businesses considering expansion into the United Kingdom. The IMF website offers a dedicated page for the U.S, providing insights into the country’s economic health, recent economic developments, and the IMF’s ongoing engagement with the U.K. government
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This information can be crucial for businesses seeking to understand the overall economic landscape and potential risks and opportunities within the U.K market.For detailed information visit the dedicated
GSMA Mobile Economy 2023 Report – Europe
This report offers valuable insights into the mobile industry landscape across various regions, including key trends, statistics, and forecasts for mobile subscribers, network coverage, and mobile technology adoption in the U.K. You can access the “The Mobile Economy Europe 2023” report here.
ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) publishes data on various ICT indicators, including access to broadband internet, mobile phone subscriptions, and e-commerce activity. You can access the latest data and explore historical trends through the ITU’s DataHub. This information can be crucial for businesses assessing the digital infrastructure and potential customer base within the U.K market.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The ISO is an international organization that develops and publishes voluntary standards for a wide range of products, services, and processes. The U.K. has a well-established tradition of adopting ISO standards, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency in various industries. The British Standards Institution (BSI) serves as the U.K.’s national standards body, and it’s a member of the ISO. You can learn more about the BSI’s role in the U.K on their website.
References
- World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index – UK
- World Bank Group Doing Business Economy Profile – U.K
- UK World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
- World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – 2016
- World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report – 2023
- Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index – 2023
- World Bank Open Data – UK
- UK Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- World Factbook – UK
- World Trade Organization Trade UK Profile
- World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index – 2023
- The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome for 2023 – Europe
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the United Kingdom
- GSMA Mobile Economy 2023 Report – Europe
- ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
- British Standards Institution