Will the UK investment bill impede investors?
New legislation in the UK attempts to balance restrictions on foreign investment with a post-Brexit UK that welcomes global investors.
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Who killed British manufacturing?
The decline of manufacturing in the UK has been a topic of fierce political debate for decades, but who administered the telling blow? The EU? The unions? Thatcher? Blair? Brexit? Automation? Investment Monitor delivers an in-depth investigation.
Will the winner take it all in the Covid vaccine race?
Pfizer/BioNTech's announcement in November of a Covid-19 vaccine, with Moderna doing the same a week later, caused rejoicing across the globe, but what will be the wider benefits for the biotech hub that wins the 'vaccine race'?
Brexit no-deal set to accelerate UK automotive decline
Even if a post-Brexit trade deal is agreed with the EU, investment in the UK automotive sector is set to continue to decline.
East Midlands consolidates its logistics advantage
Unlike most other parts of the UK economy, the logistics sector in the East Midlands has seen job creation and investment rise during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Who wants to invest in UK nuclear power?
The UK government is short on time to replace its ageing nuclear power fleet, but will a new energy white paper be enough to bring investors back to the sector?
Northern Ireland seeks renewed energy strategy
The Northern Irish government sees opportunities to boost investment in its renewable energy sector over the next decade but is treading carefully following a previous subsidy scandal.
A listing of the UK’s IPAs
Who should companies call when looking to invest in the UK's cities and regions? Our clickable directory of investment promotion agencies is a starting point.
FDI drivers: Counting the costs
While not always a deal-breaker, cost is one of the FDI drivers that is taken in consideration every time a multinational company is going through a site-selection process.
FDI into UK rises but M&A sees drop
Foreign direct investment into the UK over the 2019/2020 financial year constitutes a glimmer of good news for an economy faced with the twin headwinds of a final exit from the EU and the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong investors eye Europe amid domestic unrest
The political and social instability in Hong Kong has seen its investors increasingly eyeing opportunities in Europe.
Under start-up orders: London ecosystem shows strength in adversity
London’s rise to become Europe’s premier start-up hub shows no signs of abating, even during the Covid-10 lockdown.
Where now for British manufacturing?
The health of the UK’s manufacturing industry was a key topic in the run-up to the country’s Brexit vote. Various sectors are coping with the twin threats of a final departure from the EU and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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