'A pivotal moment': Labour harnesses UK Infrastructure Bank to fast-track National Wealth Fund launch

James Murray
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'A pivotal moment': Labour harnesses UK Infrastructure Bank to fast-track National Wealth Fund launch

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms National Wealth Fund to be 'aligned' with existing state-backed financial institutions to ensure investments can be made with immediate effect

The new Labour government has continued the flurry of activity that has characterised its first few days in office, as it this afternoon confirmed plans to launch its promised £7.3bn National Wealth Fund....

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