UK's Investment Levels Lag Behind G7 Nations for Decades

Think tank analysis reveals UK's long-term underperformance in business and public sector investment, calling for strategic reforms to boost growth.

The UK has had the lowest investment levels among G7 countries for 24 of the past 30 years.
Investment by UK businesses and government is significantly lower compared to international peers, impacting productivity and living standards.
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) recommends a comprehensive industrial strategy to enhance investment and economic stability.
Both Labour and Conservative parties face criticism for planning to reduce public investment despite election promises to grow the economy.
Factors such as Brexit, political uncertainty, and over-reliance on the services sector contribute to the UK's investment challenges.