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Billionaire Oppenheimer: Britain Becoming 'Uninvestable' Due to Delays

11/19/2025

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Jonathan Oppenheimer, a billionaire heir to a diamond mining dynasty, said Britain is increasingly 'uninvestable' due to slow decision-making and planning at the Bloomberg Africa Business Summit.
The A66 dualling has faced delays since plans launched in 2002, illustrating UK infrastructure inefficiencies.
Oppenheimer said the lengthy approval process undermines investment opportunities in Britain.

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Jonathan Oppenheimer, a billionaire heir to a diamond mining dynasty, said Britain is increasingly 'uninvestable' due to slow decision-making and planning at the Bloomberg Africa Business Summit.
The A66 dualling has faced delays since plans launched in 2002, illustrating UK infrastructure inefficiencies.
Oppenheimer said the lengthy approval process undermines investment opportunities in Britain.