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.