Written questions

Taxation: Foreign Investment in UK

Lords · Question HL12129 · Tabled 19 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 2 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Risby

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the UK's tax regime on foreign direct investment competitiveness.

Answer

Answered by Lord Livermore, 2 Dec 2025

The UK has considerable economic strengths. It is the second largest services exporter in the world, the second most attractive location to invest in Europe and is ranked sixth in the Global Innovation Index. Investment is at the heart of the government’s...