Press Releases, 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.
Continue readingPress Releases, 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).
Continue readingPress Releases, 03 Apr 2025
Andrew Duff’s term on UK Government Investments Board extended for 12 months
His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) has today announced the extension of Andrew Duff’s term as Senior Independent Director on the UK Government Investments (UKGI) Board for 12 months, from July 2025 to July 2026.
Continue readingPress Releases, 17 Dec 2024
UKGI advises government on buy-back of 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions
A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government. Billions of pounds will be saved by the deal over the next decade, delivering savings for taxpayers and enabling additional investment into homes for military families. The landmark move reverses a sale undertaken by the government in 1996.
Continue readingPress Releases, 11 Nov 2024
Disposal of Shares in NatWest Group plc for £1bn
Press Releases, 30 Aug 2024
Vindi Banga reappointed as Chair of UK Government Investments
Vindi Banga has been reappointed as Chair of UK Government Investments (UKGI) for a second three-year term, commencing in September […]
Continue readingPress Releases, 06 Aug 2024
UK Government Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
UK Government Investments Ltd (UKGI) publishes its annual report and accounts covering the financial year to 31 March 2024. This […]
Continue readingPress Releases, 31 May 2024
Disposal of Shares in NatWest Group plc for £1.24bn
Press Releases, 23 Apr 2024
UKGI statement re: NWG Annual General Meeting (AGM)
AGM resolutions UK Government Investments (UKGI), which manages the government’s shareholding in NatWest Group plc (NWG), has lodged votes in favour of […]
Continue readingPress Releases, 25 Mar 2024
HM Treasury is no longer a controlling shareholder in NatWest
UKGI announces that, as a result of sales under the ongoing trading plan, His Majesty’s Treasury (“HM Treasury”) has reduced its shareholding in NatWest Group plc (“NatWest”) below 30% to 29.82%. This means that HM Treasury is no longer a controlling shareholder of NatWest, although it remains the largest single shareholder.
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