subject: Get more out of Leicester by doing business through a leading international courier [print this page] Get more out of Leicester by doing business through a leading international courier
When a business is looking to make inroads into the important markets in the heart of the Midlands, Leicester is one of the most important stepping-off points.
One of the most centrally located and furthest inland cities in England, Leicester began life as a Roman military outpost, before being taken over by the Celts, and later captured by the Danes, becoming one of the most important fortifications in the area governed by the Danelaw from the ninth century onwards.
A millennium later, the city's industrial growth was facilitated by the arrival of the railways and canals, and it became a major centre for the shoemaking and hosiery production and engineering.
Immigration since the Second World War has given Leicester one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the UK, with well more than 40 per cent of the 290,000 population coming from backgrounds other than white British. Since the decline of most of the city's principal industries, retail has taken on a greater significance, and hundreds of millions of pounds have been invested in recent years in improving the central shopping facilities.
The city's modern industrial landscape is dominated by Walker's, the crisps and snacks manufacturer, and even though this is no longer British-owned it is now part of the giant conglomerate behind Pepsi Cola it still employs more than 4,000 people, most of them in the Leicester area, and is the largest food brand in the UK.
Reflecting the local population, Leicester houses substantial operations of four of the main banks of the Indian sub-continent, while Barclays Bank and Alliance and Leicester are also large local employers, as is the clothing company Next, which is one of the UK's 100 largest public companies.
Leicester is easily reached by all the leading worldwide parcel delivery companies, thanks to its location between the M1 and M6 motorways, which offer excellent links to the north and south. In the north-west of the county, about 15 miles north of the city, is East Midlands Airport, which is an important hub for freight, and sees flights from important world centres such as Brussels, Frankfurt, Newark (New Jersey/New York) and Rome. Birmingham Airport, just a little further away, also offers easy access to Leicester and surrounding areas for cargo operators.
Situated 99 miles north of London, Leicester is well-served by UK couriers, so there are plenty of options available for sending a parcel, to suit anyone's budget and timescale.
International parcel delivery companies have Leicester in their sights, and it is easy to find out more about the specific services available for sending a parcel to Leicester by looking online.
