"Cutting stamp duty may act as a carrot to entice more firms to choose London and signals a real intent to compete. But a single incentive won't fix the wider challenge. Attracting high-growth businesses requires regulatory clarity, strong valuations, deep pools of capital and a market environment that rewards innovation. Temporarily removing stamp duty is a positive step, but it must sit alongside broader reforms if London is to fully maintain its global competitiveness.
"If delivered well, this could help build confidence in the UK listings market.”
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