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Public Policy Insights

Insights and analysis from NatWest Group’s Public Policy Unit

How we develop policy insight

NatWest Group's Public Policy Unit helps bring business perspectives and economic insight into public policy discussions.

Our work combines direct engagement with customers across the UK, intelligence from our Regional Boards and Regional Directors, expert analysis from across the bank and its sector teams, and ongoing engagement with policymakers, industry bodies and other stakeholders.

By bringing these perspectives together, we develop practical, evidence-based insights and recommendations to help inform policy debates on the issues that matter most to businesses, communities and the wider economy.

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Latest report: From Innovation to Impact

Our new Public Policy Insight report, From Innovation to Impact: Turning the UK’s Untapped Innovation Cohort into Regional Growth, reveals a major untapped growth opportunity within the UK’s innovation economy. The report outlines how policy can help innovative firms turn breakthrough ideas into commercial success.

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Local Powers, Local Investment? Business leaders’ views on fiscal devolution

How could devolving more powers to local leaders benefit regional growth and investment decisions? Our report offers insights on the link between local decision-making and investment appetite across England.

74%

agree that regional leaders are better placed than central government to understand local economic priorities 

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65%

say that giving regional leaders more control over funding and investment decisions would improve investor confidence in their area.

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70%

said that clearer, long-term control over funding and investment decisions for regional leaders would lead to better-informed economic decisions locally.

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Our National and Regional Boards

Our seven National and Regional Boards work to deliver the bank’s strategy at a local level. ​The boards use local knowledge and connections so we can listen to and be led by our customers’ needs.

 

The boards engage with a number of stakeholders including businesses, local authorities, politicians and industry organisations to discuss how best the Group can support the diverse and distinct economies of the UK.​

East and Midlands

Dipesh Mistry

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South West

Faye Long

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London and South East

Catherine van Weenen

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South West

Malcom Buchanan

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Wales

Jessica Shipman

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Scotland

Judith Cruickshank

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Northern Ireland

Sandra Wright and Terry Robb

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Backing growth across the North of England

NatWest Group CEO, Paul Thwaite sets out the bank’s role backing growth across the North of England, following the launch of our Fiscal Devolution report.

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Growing Together – our plan to support UK growth

Our Growing Together plan is a long-term, connected programme underpinned by the below focus areas where we deliver impact today and can do even more in the future.

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Build for the future

We’re a leading lender to the infrastructure and housing sectors that the UK needs for a stronger, more connected economy.

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Support the innovators

We’re committed to playing our part in making the UK a place that fully embraces innovation, by supporting the creation and growth of dynamic new businesses and policies that back entrepreneurship.

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Help people and families save and invest

NatWest is a partner to 20 million customers, helping people save and invest for their futures and build financial confidence across all nations and regions of the UK. 

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Champion mid-sized businesses

As the number one bank for mid-sized businesses, we’re championing their vital role in the economy and the policies they need to play an even more important role in UK growth.

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Back powerful nations and regions

Through our UK-wide network, NatWest Group is a driver of stronger regional economies and the trusted partner for the people building those economies.

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