International Investment Summit: will the government's growth plans boost investor portfolios?

The government is looking to attract investment into UK projects. We explain what this could mean for your money

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Prime minister Keir Starmer has pledged to remove regulations that “needlessly hold back investment” as he seeks to attract international money into the UK.

The government hosted an International Investment Summit at the Guildhall in London today to boost support for domestic projects in growing sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy and infrastructure.

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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.