Greater London Authority

The Greater London Authority governs the 32 London boroughs plus the City of London, with approximately 9 million residents. Established in 2000, the GLA represents London's regional governance layer, with the Mayor of London having significant powers over transport, planning, policing, and economic development.

London's status as a global financial center, particularly post-Brexit, shapes UK and European business environments. The City of London Corporation, governing the historic Square Mile, maintains its own ancient governance structures alongside the modern GLA.