Hywel Ball, EY UK Chair, said: “The UK recorded a rise in inward investment projects last year, outperforming most other countries in Europe. There were standout performances for certain regions including London, Scotland and the West Midlands, however, investment across the country continues to be uneven. “Our survey shows that global investors are confident in...
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6 things UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix in his first month
Relations with nations and regions The new prime minister has immediately embarked on a tour of Britain’s devolved nations to seek a “reset” of relations with the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Discussing the four-nations tour at his press conference Saturday, Starmer said he wanted not just to meet the first ministers...
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The growth agenda for the United Kingdom
CAMBRIDGE, England — As in many other developed countries lately, the two major political parties in the United Kingdom have embraced economic growth as their top policy priority. Following the volatile 49-day experience of Liz Truss’ government and its “dash for growth” in 2022, however, both parties emphasize that there are no financial shortcuts. The...
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EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2024
‘No room for complacency’ warns EY Hywel Ball, EY UK Chair, comments: “The UK achieved a strong performance for FDI last year, driven by a resurgence in tech investment and impressive annual growth in sectors such as business services. Significantly, this has also been strategically valuable investment, with UK FDI generating a greater number of...