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Politics
Holly Williams

UK political instability second biggest worry flagged by overseas investors

It comes as Britain is heading for its seventh prime minister in 10 years (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

Political instability in the UK is one of the top concerns cited by foreign investors, according to a report showing overseas investment projects in Britain fell last year.

EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey showed UK foreign direct investment projects dropped 14% in 2025, with Greater London the only English region to see growth as the regional investment gap widens.

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