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UK's Investment Crisis: Major Firms Halt Funding Amid Uncertainty

12/30/2025

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Ms. Allas says the UK's lack of investment is the biggest economic issue.
She notes the UK has lagged the G7 average for more than 20 years.
She blames the complex planning system and policy uncertainty for deterring large projects.
Major firms Eli Lilly and Merck have halted significant UK investments.
A government spokesman says the UK will be the second-fastest-growing G7 economy and notes £150 billion in US investments.

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Ms. Allas says the UK's lack of investment is the biggest economic issue.
She notes the UK has lagged the G7 average for more than 20 years.
She blames the complex planning system and policy uncertainty for deterring large projects.
Major firms Eli Lilly and Merck have halted significant UK investments.
A government spokesman says the UK will be the second-fastest-growing G7 economy and notes £150 billion in US investments.