Empowering businesses to drive growth and shape the UK’s future
At yesterday’s Annual Conference, business leaders and policymakers came together to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping the UK economy. Discussions focused on practical steps to drive growth, build resilience and foster innovation in a competitive global environment.
There was optimism about the UK's leadership in net zero and technology, but delegates emphasised the need for urgent action in key areas to unlock long-term potential and ensure the UK stays at the forefront of global progress.
Stability, strategy and infrastructure
Speakers emphasised the need for a clear industrial strategy to support sustainable growth, with a particular focus on unlocking infrastructure projects that are critical to the UK’s future. Simplifying planning regulations was identified as a priority to accelerate developments in energy and transport, removing bottlenecks that currently slow progress.
By addressing planning challenges, the UK can modernise its transport networks, boost connectivity and deliver renewable energy projects at scale. Public-private collaboration and community engagement were also highlig
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