Press Releases

Press Releases, 28 Jul 2025

Mahnaz Safa and Andrew Ballheimer reappointed on UK Government Investments Board

His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) has today announced the reappointment of Mahnaz Safa and Andrew Ballheimer as Non-Executive Directors of UK Government Investments (UKGI). Mahnaz and Andrew will remain as UKGI Board Members for a further three years, commencing in September 2025.

Press Releases, 24 Jul 2025

Charles Donald to step down as UK Government Investments CEO next year

Charles Donald stepping down after successfully leading UKGI as its CEO since early 2020.

Press Releases, 30 May 2025

UK Government Completes Exit from NatWest Group plc

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.

Press 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).

Press 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.

Press 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. 

Press 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 […]