Half of local authorities saw less investment from 2018 to 2022

Report looks at what is holding back infrastructure investment across the UK

Jasmine Urquhart
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Investment per head increased just 7% overall in the four-year period
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Investment per head increased just 7% overall in the four-year period

Almost half (46%) of UK local authorities saw a decline in infrastructure investment levels from 2018 to 2022, a report from the Purposeful Finance Commission has found.

The report from the commission, which is chaired by Pension Insurance Corporation, said declining investment is an "increased regulatory burden". It found by 2022, many local authorities were re...

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