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WHAT'S NEXT?: Achieving Brexit will dominate the UK's agenda up to and beyond 2020 with uncertainty rife until clear decisions are made on the form of Great Britain's future relationship with the EU and the rest of the world.

• [New] UK consumers could see prices rise if EU goods become more expensive or scarce in the US, prompting EU producers to redirect exports to other markets, including the UK. The Independent
• [New] Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage their pensions because of the Bill, as well as stimulating UK investment. RPS
• [New] Following the consolidation of the UK pension system set out in the Pension Investment Review, the Bill focuses on making pensions easier to manage and understand, and will allow pension schemes to invest in a wider range of assets. RPS
• [New] Hydrogen is emerging as a vital component in the UK's decarbonization strategy, aligned with the UK Hydrogen Strategy's goal of establishing 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. Bidwells
• [New] The UK government has set bold targets to double onshore wind capacity from 15 to 30 GW by 2030, positioning wind as a key driver of electricity decarbonization. Bidwells
• [New] Central-West Orana REZ is expected to drive down electricity costs and unlock A$ 20 billion in new private investment, with similar zones also planned across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
• [New] The Office for National Statistics reported that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, missing City predictions of 0.1% growth and further alleviating tax fears. City AM
• [New] Government is committed to deploying 27-29 GW of onshore wind by 2030 in GB, building on the over 1 6GW of onshore wind of current UK capacity. Addleshaw Goddard
• [New] Investment into clean, renewable energy will reduce British people's energy bills and enshrine climate resilience and energy security. GOV.UK
• [New] The U.K.'s surprise economic contraction in May has increased pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates, while Trump's 200% tariff threat has pharma firms bracing for major cost and supply disruptions. Balfour Capital Group
• [New] The UK will be able to send migrants who enter the UK on small boats back to France. SKY
• [New] Key growth sectors with strong potential for increased UK investment include clean energy, digital transformation, biotechnology and healthcare, alongside enabling sectors such as legal, professional and financial services. GOV.UK
• [New] Any adversary threatening the vital interests of Britain or France could be confronted by the strength of the nuclear forces of both nations. EDNEWS
• [New] France and the UK are ready to coordinate their nuclear forces and protect Europe from any external threat. EADaily
• [New] Interventions which seek to address challenges related to digital skills within DCMS sectors will yield significant economic benefits for organizations, employees, and the broader UK economy. GOV.UK
• [New] Great British Energy - Nuclear signs with Prospect for 'good, unionised jobs in clean energy' Workers at Great British Energy - Nuclear will now be represented in pay negotiations by the Prospect union, after a recognition agreement was signed between the two organizations. no2nuclearpower
• [New] Ambitious strategy to double onshore wind capacity will bring investment and jobs to communities throughout the UK. no2nuclearpower
• [New] Russia's posture stands in contrast to nuclear powers like the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, which treat their nuclear arsenals as weapons of last resort and refrain from issuing nuclear threats, even to achieve their geostrategic objectives. DebateUS
• [New] Political Will, Not Just Military Capabilities Nuclear weapons in Europe are, and will remain, the sovereign responsibility of two individual states, France and the United Kingdom. DebateUS
• [New] Floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver lasting economic and social value for Wales. The Crown Estate

Last updated: 15 July 2025