Turning energy support into investment leverage
Think tank: IPPR
Author(s): Pranesh Narayanan
April 1, 2026
This report from UK think tank IPPR reveals that UK business investment is the second lowest in the G7.
High energy costs are squeezing UK industry, but support must do more than keep firms afloat.
British manufacturing workers have access to 47 per cent fewer machines, tools and technologies than workers in similar economies
Our new blog argues the government should target support to businesses who will invest more as a result.
