Promoting investment into the UK

Promoting investment into the UK

In 2025, the UK government launched a new approach to attracting foreign direct investment.

With a focus on long-term growth, regional development, and global competitiveness, the strategy centres on eight high-growth sectors that are driving innovation and economic transformation across the country.

Clean Energy

Life Sciences

Digital & Technology

Advanced Manufacturing

Creative Industries

Defence

Financial Services

Professional & Business Services

Other government actions have included:

  • Relaunched the Office for Investment to streamline investor access and support strategic sectors.
  • Introduced a 10-year Modern Industrial Strategy to guide sectoral growth and infrastructure investment.
  • Hosted a Global Investment Summit in London to showcase UK strengths to international investors.
  • Announced a Regional Investment Summit in the West Midlands to promote local innovation.
  • Reformed the National Security and Investment Act to expand FDI screening and simplify internal reorganisations.

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