Leeds tech sector contributes £1.67bn to city economy

18 Sep 2026 · Originally published 17 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: New Leeds Digital Festival boss hails 'exceptional' tech community as firms bring £1.67bn boost to …

New analysis shows Leeds is now home to 853 tech companies, the highest number for any local authority outside of London. This growing sector provides a £1.67bn economic boost to the city, a milestone highlighted ahead of this year's Leeds Digital Festival.

Source: Yorkshire Post West Yorkshire

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