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UK Government Investments creates value for society from government’s most complex commercial interests

Corporate Governance

Act as a shareholder representative for, and lead establishment of, UK government’s most complex and commercial arm’s length bodies (ALBs) on behalf of sponsor departments

Corporate Finance

Advise on major UK government corporate finance matters, including financial interventions into corporate structures and corporate finance negotiations

Financial Instruments and Transactions

Advise on and analyse the UK government’s financial instruments and transactions

Government Corporate Transactions

Manage and execute the sale or purchase of significant corporate assets for the UK government

Government Corporate Finance Profession

The Government Corporate Finance Profession (GCFP) brings together those working in corporate finance across government to share learning and experience.

Recent Updates

30 May 2025

UK Government Completes Exit from NatWest Group plc

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20 May 2025

Harry Hampson appointed as Director of Corporate Finance at UK Government Investments (UKGI)

Harry Hampson has been appointed to UKGI’s senior management team as Director responsible for Corporate Finance. This appointment further strengthens UKGI’s capability in Corporate Finance at a critical time to support the government’s mission of economic growth. Harry will join UKGI in July and will also join UKGI’s Executive Committee.

23 Apr 2025

UKGI statement re: NWG Annual General Meeting (AGM)

UK Government Investments (UKGI), which manages the government’s shareholding in NatWest Group plc (NWG), has lodged votes in favour of Resolutions 1 – 25 and Resolution 27 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 April 2025. In line with appropriate and previous practice, UKGI did not register a vote on Resolution 26 (the renewal of the authority for NWG to buy back shares from HM Treasury).

Latest Publications

26 Mar 2025

Annual Report on the UK Government’s Contingent Liabilities 2025

To provide a complete view from across the UK Government’s portfolio, this annual report from UK Government Investments (UKGI) brings together data on £250bn (expected cost) of financial guarantees, indemnities, contingent liabilities and provisions.

19 Feb 2025

UKGI Stewardship Code Report

UKGI is committed to good stewardship practices. We are pleased to have been reaffirmed as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code for a fourth year in relation to our activities performing the Shareholder Role on behalf of nine government departments and 25 Arm’s Length Bodies (“ALBs”).

26 Jul 2024

UK Government Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24

This annual report and accounts provides an overview of UKGI’s activities during the 2023-24 financial year. It includes statements by our Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Strategic report, Directors’ reports and Board Committee reports and the financial statements for the year.