Stock Market: Foreign Investment in UK
2026-05-20 · Treasury · 3989 · Official question
Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the activities of overseas financial market participants in UK equity markets support the Government's objectives for UK business investment and economic growth.
Answer
The UK is a leading hub for global capital and the largest equity capital market in Europe, helping businesses across the economy to raise the capital they need to drive innovation and growth. To support this, the government is committed to ensuring the U...