London has triumphed in a new study of the world’s greatest cities, leaving close competitors Paris and New York in the dust. Rated on a variety of factors including its culture, entertainment, infrastructure, health and general happiness; the results were determined by 5,200 well-educated, high net-worth adults from 16 countries around the world. The poll, published last week by consultancy firm PwC, was conducted in December 2015, before Britain’s shock Brexit verdict. PwC specifically questioned ‘elite’ over 18s, described as ‘senior business decision makers or well-educated, high-income consumers who typically stay up to date with world events’. London was lauded in the report as being a ‘dynamic city’ with a well-developed infrastructure, legal system and health service, compared to others. Paris was the runner up, scoring top with regards to cultural influence, including attractions and cultural trendsetting, and was in the top-three-ranked cities in terms of entertainment and cuisine. New York, which came third, was viewed overall as the ‘leader’ for its economic influence and ability to provide easy access to capital. Paris was the runner up, scoring top with regards to cultural influence, including attractions and cultural trendsetting, and was in the top-three-ranked cities in terms of entertainment and cuisine. New York, which came third, was viewed overall as the ‘leader’ for its economic influence and ability to provide easy access to capital.