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The Infrastructure Forum

The Infrastructure 
Forum

The Infrastructure Forum bring together the key players in infrastructure, whether investors, operators, contractors, economic regulators or professional advisors. It has become the meeting place for confidential and constructive discussion about ways to promote the development of infrastructure networks in the UK and to broaden the range of options available to policymakers and regulators.

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The expertise of its team, the knowledge and experience of its specialised working groups, and its excellent trusted relationships with public authorities and agencies in the UK and internationally all contribute to its effectiveness.

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NEXT POLICY DISCUSSIONS

Andrew Bowie MP

 

16 Smith Square

Kings Buildings

SW1P 3HQ

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Monday 18 September 2023

A critical element in the development of national infrastructure is new nuclear and small modular reactors. 

 

At recent discussions of The Infrastructure Forum, the Investment Minister, Lord Johnson of Lainston and the Chair of Great British Nuclear, Simon Bowen, both emphasised the importance of the work of the Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie MP, in this task

 

We are very pleased therefore to say that the Minister will be joining a special roundtable of The Infrastructure Forum to exchange perspectives and brief our network on the path forward for these major initiatives. 

 

The Minister for Nuclear and Networks is responsible for new nuclear, including small modular reactors, Sizewell C and future power plants, fusion energy, energy systems and networks including the grid and other aspects of energy security. 

RECENT
POLICY DISCUSSIONS

SPEEDING UP PLANNING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

16 Smith Square

Kings Buildings

SW1P 3HQ

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12 July 2023

Right at the top of the infrastructure policy agenda alongside infrastructure finance is the issue of how to streamline and speed up planning approval for major infrastructure projects. This is an area on which TIF's Planning Working Group has been highly active. Its work on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects has been discussed with Officials in DLUHC. The National Infrastructure Commission has also published an important report at the request of the Government providing recommendations on the infrastructure planning system and in particular the role of national policy statements. To take these issues forward I am very pleased to say that the Minister at DLUHC responsible for Planning Casework and Local Government Policy, Lee Rowley MP, agreed to join a special roundtable at The Infrastructure Forum to explore next steps in this important area.

LATEST PUBLICATIONS

Treasury Building London

NEW FISCAL MEASURES TO BOOST INVESTMENT 

 

TAXATION WORKING GROUP

The business and investing community sees it as increasingly urgent to boost investment in the major projects to achieve net zero, boost the grid, and build road, rail and fibre networks to advance growth, productivity and jobs. The Infrastructure Forum’s Taxation Working Group has an excellent record of recommending and proposing detailed new ideas in this field, including the super-deduction and full expensing of capital expenditure. new work from the group has been submitted to Government and Opposition parties with a series of powerful ideas to give investment a boost at modest fiscal cost. They include a special UK tax regime for qualifying businesses, with the opportunity for businesses in selected sectors to opt in as a qualifying infrastructure company with a broader measure of tax incentives.

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