Mark Carney travelled to Nottingham this week in a bid to reassure local business leaders about the direction of the UK economy, but some savvy investors may have already capitalised on opportunities in the city.

Seeking to build on predecessor Sir Mervyn King's reputation for delivering speeches outside the confines of the capital, in his first major speech in his new role as Bank of England governor, Carney spoke of "hearing directly from those who deliver economic growth", before seeking to reassure local business leaders that rates will stay low until the economy recovers.