A new report from Experian has sought to reveal the best UK locations for business success.

The report listed which towns and cities in the UK provide the best environment for business success, based on how businesses in these areas have performed throughout 2013.

The report listed Northampton in the top spot, with East London performing well with start-ups, with 24.5 per cent of firms in the area having started in the past two years, more than double the national average.

South England also performed well, with Redhill in Surrey recording companies in strong financial positions while Aberdeen in Scotland came in at the top for havings the lowest numbers of insolvencies.

Max Firth, Managing Director, Experian Business Information Services, UK&I said: “It is encouraging to see signs of positivity from areas like Northampton, Bristol and Aberdeen with a strong upward trend in the creation of locally formed businesses and the success of those companies. Growing businesses have a positive effect on the wider economy starting with increased employment prospects.”

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