Changes to the listings rules coming into effect today offering companies an easier and cheaper route to the stock market.
Companies raising capital in the UK or considering an initial public offering (IPO) will benefit from stripped back paperwork.
A three-year stamp duty holiday on shares for new issues is among measures that were announced in the Budget.
The changes are aimed, not only at helping firms raise capital, but to encourage them to choose the London Stock Exchange rather than overseas markets.
EY has reported a 170% increase in capital raised from IPOs in 2025 by companies such as Magnum, Canal+ and Shawbrook Bank.
The UK Government says today’s announcement doubles down on this progress and the increased confidence in UK markets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is expected to tell a City of London audience: “Two years ago, some said the City’s best days were behind it. They were wrong. We have taken a significant step forward today and I look forward to continuing to work closely with everyone here to ensure that our capital markets remain world-leading.
“As the FTSE 100 reaches record highs and global firms once again choose London, we are seeing the first signs of a new golden age for the City.
“By cutting paperwork and speeding up access to capital, these reforms back the entrepreneurs, innovators and investors who drive our economy – while preserving the high standards and investor protections that make the UK one of the most trusted markets in the world.
Further steps have also been announced by the London Stock Exchange today to strengthen London’s bond markets, widening access to capital and supporting long-term investment across the economy.
These changes sit alongside the Leeds Reforms announced by the Chancellor last summer, rewiring the financial system.
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