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HM Treasury published a paper outlining the UK Government's long term vision for infrastructure investment and development to support economic growth, net zero goals, and improved resilience. It provides a framework for prioritising projects across energy, transport, water, digital, and other critical sectors. The strategy focuses on sustainability, innovation, and regional equality, aiming to address current gaps in infrastructure capacity while preparing for future demands. It includes proposals to streamline planning processes, increase private sector involvement, and enhance coordination among government agencies and regulators.

Key questions explored in the paper include:

  • How can infrastructure investments best support the UK's net zero commitments and enhance environmental sustainability?
  • What reforms are needed to improve planning and delivery processes for major infrastructure projects?
  • How can infrastructure projects address regional inequalities and drive local economic growth?
  • What role should private sector funding play in the delivery of infrastructure, and how can this be balanced with public investment?
  • How can resilience be built into infrastructure to prepare for future challenges, including climate change and population growth?

This strategy is highly relevant to energy and infrastructure as it shapes the planning, funding, and execution of projects necessary for upgrading the energy grid, supporting renewable energy integration, and ensuring sustainable and resilient infrastructure across the UK.
 

Smart Infrastructure and Systems Programme activities

techUK champion the role of technology in driving positive outcomes in our built infrastructure; from hitting net zero goals to improving safety. In doing so, we also optimise the commercial and regulatory landscape to ensure innovation in infrastructure can flourish. Visit the programme page here

 

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27 March 2025

Accelerating Digitalisation in the Energy Sector

Central London Meeting
12 March 2025

Harnessing data to improve local public services

Online Industry Briefing
13 March 2025

Cyber Security and Beyond: The Impact of the Trump Administration’s Initiatives on UK Tech Companies

London and Online Market briefing

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Meet the team 

Teodora Kaneva

Teodora Kaneva

Head of Smart Infrastructure and Systems, techUK

Lucas Banach

Lucas Banach

Programme Assistant, Data Centres, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Market Access, techUK

 

 

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