Analysis
Unlocking Private Investment in UK Infrastructure
Bridging the UK's infrastructure funding gap
The UK faces a critical infrastructure funding challenge. The Infrastructure and Projects Authority estimates that over £700 billion will be needed across all UK infrastructure sectors over the next decade. Public investment alone cannot meet this figure, with the National Infrastructure Commission highlighting that private investment will need to increase by around £10 billion annually in the coming decades.
In response, the new Government has challenged the private sector to increase investment in UK infrastructure.
In the face of this challenging funding landscape, we have identified two priority areas to maximise the impact of both public and private investment into UK public sector infrastructure:
- Maximise private investment where it is best suited.
- Use the most appropriate funding model.
