Economy

The Thames Valley is a major economic centre, both within the UK and Europe. Economic activity is largely focussed on high-tech services and knowledge-based industries, including telecommunications, software, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, R&D, business services, distribution, and retailing.

Most major international corporations are represented in the area, and it also has a strong entrepreneurial culture with the highest density of businesses per capita in the UK (Source: Thames Valley Economic Partnership). 

Whilst economic resilience, innovation and adaptation are key features of the Thames Valley's economic and business activity, in common with other economic centres it remains susceptible to national and global economic disruption.