India, April 25 -- London is one of the world's safest, most open and most globally connected cities, and a city whose success is deeply intertwined with India's own economic rise. But scroll through social media today and you would wrongly think it is unsafe and no longer welcoming to the world. Short video clips and false headlines can travel faster than facts. But for people from India considering London, a fantastic city, as a place to live, work, study or invest, it is vital to separate viral disinformation from reality.

Economically, London remains a world-leading hub. The UK ranks second globally as a destination for investment in PwC's latest CEO survey, and London sits at the centre of a financial ecosystem that competitors stru...