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Building Back Britain Commission sets out Blueprint for Growth and £82bn boost for the UK economy

According to the Building Back Britain Commission’s new report, prioritising digital infrastructure investment, boosting the number of expert planners, giving pharmacies even more powers to help treat people quickly and harnessing the power of AI technologies and address one of the most pressing challenges for the UK: how to boost productivity in a way that’s practical, targeted and affordable.

The launch of the UK’s new industrial strategy signals a more active and ambitious role for government in driving long-term growth, productivity, and innovation. In line with this, the Commission’s report provides a roadmap towards unlocking a potential £82 billion in productivity gains over five years, including workable, high-impact reforms across key areas like digital infrastructure, health, skills, transport, and housing. No major overhauls or huge public spending required – just smart, evidence-based interventions that could empower businesses and encourage growth.

The UK has an opportunity now to cement its position as a global leader in AI, and we have seen the right ambition from government. But meeting that ambition requires concrete action: accelerate planning reform, supercharge AI skilling, and ensure every business has the tools needed to thrive in this new AI economy.  Read more here 

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