The UK does not lack ambition, it lacks speed in delivery. Projects move too slowly, systems are too fragmented and businesses face persistent uncertainty. The result is delayed investment and stalled growth.
The change we're calling for
Building the capability to deliver
Fixing planning and infrastructure processes
Strategic partnerships for delivery
"Slow and inconsistent delivery is holding back investment across the UK. To support growth, government should prioritise faster decision-making, stronger coordination and a more delivery-focused partnership with business. This means fast-tracking planning and infrastructure, delivering the industrial strategy in practice, and building capability in skills, AI and local delivery through mayoral authorities."
Jordan Cummins, UK Competitiveness Director, CBI
Why it's needed
Long-term investment decisions depend on confidence that projects will be delivered on time and at scale. By accelerating delivery, we turn policy commitments into tangible economic growth.
Our progress and impact
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Challenged plans to defund BTECs and other qualifications
With the CBI continuing to warn of the progression risks created by over‑streamlining training pathways and calling for qualifications to be retained.
Influenced the National Planning Policy Framework
The government has strengthened the weight given in planning applications to commercial development.
Pushed for the introduction of more modular apprenticeship units
With the change reflecting sustained CBI calls for greater flexibility in training delivery.
Secured reforms to English and maths exit requirements
Following sustained CBI engagement with officials highlighting that rigid exit requirements can act as unnecessary progression blocker.Influenced the 10-year infrastructure strategy
Members influenced the new infrastructure pipeline and data metrics.
Securing Mayoral and place-based funding
The government has adopted the use of place-based investment funds, such as the £600m Strategic Sites Accelerator and enhanced mayoral autonomy.
Influenced changes to apprenticeship duration rules
Building on CBI discussions with government on why a blanket 12‑month minimum was excessive and inappropriate for certain standards (particularly those at the lower level).