News - UK Government Investments (UKGI)

Press Releases, 30 May 2025

UK Government Completes Exit from NatWest Group plc

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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.

Corporate Reports, 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.

Corporate Reports, 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”).

News, 16 Jan 2025

Notice of Shareholder Non-Executive Director Appointment

Network Rail Carolyn Battersby has been appointed as the government’s representative Non-Executive Director for Network Rail, an arm’s length body […]

News, 16 Jan 2025

Notice of Shareholder Non-Executive Director Rotation

Network Rail Michael Harrison has stepped down from the board of Network Rail. Michael served on the board from May […]

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.