'We need to get on with it': Government urged to boost UK infrastructure investment to deliver net zero

Michael Holder
clock • 9 min read
Credit: iStock
Image:

Credit: iStock

National Infrastructure Commission warns annual public and private infrastructure investment needs to rise by tens of billions of pounds to deliver on net zero and levelling up ambitions, saving households thousands of pounds a year in the process

Delivering modern, reliable, and clean infrastructure can both drive economic growth and deliver on the UK's net zero and nature targets, but only if the government rapidly sets out a clear plan to ramp...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Policy

'A good deal': UK climate goals can be delivered at 'minimal cost', study finds

'A good deal': UK climate goals can be delivered at 'minimal cost', study finds

University of Oxford research concludes four out of five low-carbon investments are cost reducing compared to their fossil fuel equivalents

BusinessGreen staff
clock 24 May 2024 • 3 min read
Government beefs up Sustainable Farming Incentive

Government beefs up Sustainable Farming Incentive

Major update to flagship green farming subsidy scheme increases the number of actions farmers can take to secure payments

James Murray
clock 21 May 2024 • 3 min read
'Doubling down on our commitment to net zero': Government confirms it will not water down carbon targets

'Doubling down on our commitment to net zero': Government confirms it will not water down carbon targets

DESNZ announces it will not rollover surplus emissions achieved during the last Carbon Budget

James Murray
clock 21 May 2024 • 5 min read