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London Swallowed a City but Couldn't Digest It.
CGP Grey
CGP Grey explains that the City of London is a tiny, separate entity with its own governance, history and privileges, distinct from the city called London. He covers its financial role and how it is run.
HN's go-to short explainer for the City of London versus London, cited in many finance and UK threads.
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