Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Stockwood (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Foreign Investment in UK: Industry

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to attract greenfield foreign direct investment in sectors crucial to the UK's industrial strategy.

Answer: The UK’s new ten-year Industrial Strategy, launched in June 2025, is explicitly designed to attract and support investment by providing a stable, long-term framework. Targeted initiatives and incentives exist or are planned in areas such as nuclear power expansion, AI Growth Zones, Industrial Strategy Zones and lower energy costs. The Office for Investment (OfI) has expanded its remit, offering tailored support to major and strategically aligned investors. This includes a new Strategic Investment Opportunities team working with local leaders and agencies to identify and deliver high-impact projects, especially in government-priority sectors.

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