Policy·October 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT·1 source
John Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank
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What happened
- John Healey plans a £20bn funding boost for the UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank.
- The Treasury predicts the additional funding will create and support 100,000 jobs.
- The chancellor is seeking to use flexibility in the government’s fiscal rules.
Planned funding boost
£20bn
Jobs created and supported
100,000
Why it matters
The measure could affect infrastructure finance, government-backed lending and capital allocation across UK businesses. It may also create opportunities for advisers and lenders involved in public-sector-backed projects.
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- Financial TimesYesterdayJohn Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank
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