Ashley ArmstrongJul 16, 2026 – 6.02pmLondon | Downing Street has called in some of the biggest private equity firms to ask why they are not listing British portfolio companies in London, as the government seeks to reverse a prolonged listings drought.The Treasury and Number 10 have stepped up their interest in steering a revival of the London Stock Exchange in recent months, according to people close to the situation.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Downing Street calls in private equity bosses amid London listing woes
The London stock market has failed to land a major initial public offering recently, despite a string of regulatory reforms.
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