Green policies can help to solve fundamental economic challenges facing the UK. There is clear evidence that green investment raises productivity and will lead to high quality jobs in new industries. A green industrial strategy would bring a new sense of purpose and pride to the UK. We identify and recommend how to maximise the economic benefits, particularly so they are experienced fairly by everyone across the country, to reinforce public support for ambitious climate and environmental action.
Why this matters
450k
New jobs that could be created in an expanded UK circular economy
12%
Reduction in GDP in the years ahead due to nature degradation
£50bn
Green investment needed annually by 2030
Projects
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View AllWork in progress: getting young people ready for the jobs of the 2030s
20 May, 2026
What did the budget mean for the environment?
2 December, 2025
Budget response 2025
28 November, 2025
Budget 2025: focus on fairness and growth, not tax rises
9 November, 2025
A plan to support electric vehicle manufacturing in the UK
24 October, 2025
The Industrial Strategy white paper
26 June, 2025
Was the spending review good for environmental priorities?
12 June, 2025
Five recommendations for the spending review and industrial strategy
5 June, 2025


