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Unpacking the International Investment Summit

The International Investment Summit made waves in the UK this week, with major headlines, big spending commitments, and bold promises from the government about growth. 

But now the dust has settled, what do those grand announcements really mean for your sector? Where should your association be focusing, and what questions need answering?

Here are 10 big questions we’ll be asking of government in coming weeks:

1. We heard about smarter regulation and deregulation in the abstract, but when will the practical process of consultation and regulatory change begin?

2. How can these big investment commitments translate into real-world impact within a meaningful timeframe?

3. While big businesses and multinationals received a lot of attention, how will SMEs and UK-based companies benefit?

4. How will the government retain the UK’s renowned entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation and invention? 

5. How will the government continue support home-grown businesses who are building, scaling, and export-focused?

6. How will the government handle differing views on regulation? For instance, international companies might favour a light touch, but thoughtful, well-designed regulation can be a positive.

7. Will this new approach shift market dynamics, especially in the City where companies seemingly continue to want to list anywhere but London?

8. The UK remains a strong investment destination with a skilled workforce and stable infrastructure, but how will the government surmount lingering Brexit barriers?

9. What of the impact of geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Russia, US and EU Member States like Germany and Poland? 

10. Will all this positive momentum be derailed by potential tax increases in the upcoming Budget?

Establishing your association’s key positions and taking a clear stance is only the first step. Holding the government accountable for the promises it made at the Summit, and highlighting any unintended consequences of their investment strategies, will require a sustained, strategic campaign.

The International Investment Summit made waves in the UK this week, with major headlines, big spending commitments, and bold promises from the government about growth. 

But now the dust has settled, what do those grand announcements really mean for your sector? Where should your association be focusing, and what questions need answering?

Here are 10 big questions we’ll be asking of government in coming weeks:

1. We heard about smarter regulation and deregulation in the abstract, but when will the practical process of consultation and regulatory change begin?

2. How can these big investment commitments translate into real-world impact within a meaningful timeframe?

3. While big businesses and multinationals received a lot of attention, how will SMEs and UK-based companies benefit?

4. How will the government retain the UK’s renowned entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation and invention? 

5. How will the government continue support home-grown businesses who are building, scaling, and export-focused?

6. How will the government handle differing views on regulation? For instance, international companies might favour a light touch, but thoughtful, well-designed regulation can be a positive.

7. Will this new approach shift market dynamics, especially in the City where companies seemingly continue to want to list anywhere but London?

8. The UK remains a strong investment destination with a skilled workforce and stable infrastructure, but how will the government surmount lingering Brexit barriers?

9. What of the impact of geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Russia, US and EU Member States like Germany and Poland? 

10. Will all this positive momentum be derailed by potential tax increases in the upcoming Budget?

Establishing your association’s key positions and taking a clear stance is only the first step. Holding the government accountable for the promises it made at the Summit, and highlighting any unintended consequences of their investment strategies, will require a sustained, strategic campaign.