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Companies in London have made significant contributions in the economic development of the city. The public and private companies of London offer essential goods as well as create various job opportunities.
Companies in London significantly contribute towards the economic growth of the city. These companies comprise software companies, departmental stores, electronic companies, textile companies, food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical companies, travel companies and so on. These companies not only produce essential goods but create numerous job opportunities as well.
Some of the major companies in London include:
British Airways:
Founded in 1924 British Airways is a leading airline of not only London but the whole world. The major hub of this company is London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. It is the official airline of England. This company was privatized in the year 1987. It has a fleet size of 234 aircrafts including Boeing 737-400, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 777-200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A318 and many more. Some of the destinations of this airline
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include Ibiza, Port of Spain, New York City, Genoa, Faro, Warsaw, Prague and so on.
Marks & Spencer:
Founded by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer in 1884, M&S is a famous name in the retail sector. This London based company offers quality products at a very affordable price. It has approximately 450 stores in UK and 760 stores in various other countries. The franchise stores of Marks & Spencer are located in Singapore, Russia, Malta, Italy, India, Serbia, Greece and so on.
Cox & Kings:
It is one of the famous travel companies of the world. The history of this company can be traced back to the 18th century. Richard Cox was the founder of this company. The company acted as an agent of the army during the French and India War. The company flourished to a great extent in the early days of the 20th century. It gained strong hold in India. It organizes group tours as well as private travels to Africa, India, Middle East and any part of Europe.
The continuous growth of the London companies showcases the economic progress of the city.
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