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Sustained economic growth is the only route to improved UK prosperity, but Westminster cannot provide all the required investment. The private sector must feature; it will be the real driver of growth. Unlock growth through partnering to attract investment, innovation and jobs.
Despite strong ambitions across the UK regions, many areas lack the tools and partnerships needed to translate vision into measurable economic outcomes. UK growth has slowed in recent years, productivity remains low, and the need for new investment, capital, innovation and good jobs has never been greater. The UK’s economic landscape remains uneven; while London and major cities continue to attract capital and talent, many areas struggle to secure, and compete for, the inward investment needed to create sustainable, impactful and high-value growth.
The challenge
The UK faces an investment deficit. The Government’s Plan for Change identifies “Kick-Starting Economic Growth” as its top mission, yet business investment as a share of GDP continues to lag behind other G7 countries. Public finances are constrained, and with debt to GDP ratios approaching 100%, government alone cannot deliver the transformation required. At the same time, devolution is placing greater responsibility – and also opportunity- in the hands of UK Regions and Combined Authorities; however, this is not a level playing field. Oftentimes, there are so many competing priorities within the regions that the required in-house capability, global networks and market insight needed to attract and retain private capital, particularly Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is not readily available. Without targeted engagement and strong partnerships, too many opportunities are missed or go untapped.
Our solution
Finding the right private sector partner can increase your chances of success and bridge this gap. Gateley Global is a specialist and award-winning economic development consultancy with 100+ collective years of experience in delivering business growth and international trade & investment programmes to drive regional and national growth. We work with local and national bodies to attract inward investment, new capital, innovation and jobs by leveraging private sector networks, and in-house capabilities, that extends beyond traditional inward investment support. Our approach blends international market intelligence, targeted lead generation, business engagement and practical delivery expertise. We identify credible investors and companies serious about entering or expanding in the UK, and we align opportunities with local market opportunities. We will work in partnership with your local teams, ensuring your investment promotion capability become embedded and sustainable.
Our model and design approach will enable you to deliver your economic objectives at pace, for impact and outcome.
- Increased investment pipeline: Expanding beyond the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) leads to uncovering untapped opportunities.
- Job creation and productivity: Aligning inward investment with local industry priorities and skills.
- Capacity building: Upskilling local teams through hands-on collaboration.
- Cost efficiency and focus: Targeted, data-driven engagement with investors most likely to deliver impact.
- Local prosperity: Ensuring growth is inclusive, sustainable and reflective of local priorities.
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Gateley Global is a specialist consultancy supporting all aspects of global growth. We help public and private sector organisations get the greatest return from their international expansion and economic development investments.
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We provide valuable insight into what regions need to attract the investment, innovation, and high-value jobs required for long-term prosperity.
Drawing on decades of experience, Gateley Global’s latest whitepaper showcases proven partnership models in the UK and internationally that build capability, open new pipelines and deliver measurable outcomes at pace.
It explores the key challenges currently hindering regional growth, including limited access to critical global networks, gaps in local capability and expertise, persistent regional inequalities, constrained public funding, and historically low levels of UK investment. It also highlights how regional stakeholders and elected decision makers can turn newly-devolved powers into a genuine strategic advantage.
The whitepaper offers a fresh approach to regional growth, steeped in data and market intelligence, targeted engagement and the use of international private sector networks to uncover real opportunities.
If your region is ready to attract the investment, innovation and jobs it deserves, this report will show you a fresh, innovative pathway towards long-term regional prosperity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ambition is one thing, delivering it is another.
- Fresh capital is critical to the success of every local growth ambition, and FDI must be part of the solution.
- Attracting new capital and building links to new markets through FDI, can be a catalyst for growth, job creation and improved productivity.
- If you rely on DBT for your leads, augment your capability and commission a partner who will leverage their networks and work with you to secure qualified leads for companies that are serious about the possibility of setting up in your area.
If our perspective in this paper resonates with you, and we have provoked questions you feel need addressing, then get in touch. We are ready to listen and to engage, bringing examples and ideas to share where they are appropriate.