Foreign Investment in UK
Lords · Question HL12441 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Risby
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address key barriers to foreign direct investment, such as high energy prices and land acquisition costs.
Answer
Answered by Lord Stockwood, 10 Dec 2025
We are taking decisive steps to remove barriers to investment, strengthening the UK’s competitiveness. To address high energy costs, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce industrial electricity prices by up to 25%, supporting thousands...