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UK Perspectives

Discover expert insights by McKinsey’s colleagues in the UK, exploring how businesses can grow, compete, and lead in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on global expertise paired with deep local understanding, we share research-led perspectives from across sectors to inform the leaders shaping the UK’s future.

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Impatient for infrastructure? Four changes to improve UK project delivery

March 12, 2026 -

UK infrastructure projects have a history of delivering late and over budget. Here are four immediate changes for operators and policymakers to buck that trend, as investment and ambition escalate.

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Article - MGI Research

Revamping Britain’s balance sheet for growth and prosperity

February 25, 2026 -

A bout of inflation stabilised the United Kingdom’s unsustainably elevated balance sheet—at a large cost to households. Now is the time to rebuild for productivity and growth.

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The new productivity paradox: When will AI boost UK productivity?

February 19, 2026 -

Why AI isn’t yet lifting UK productivity—and how low adoption, leakage, and organisational choices are delaying gains despite real potential.

Article - MGI Research

Welcome to the UK: How can FDI help reignite the country’s growth?

January 15, 2026 -

The UK is among the world’s top three destinations for announced FDI. Expanding the range of projects, improving execution, and nurturing domestic follow-on investment could contribute to reigniting economic growth.

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AI’s next act: McKinsey AI leaders on the year ahead

January 16, 2026 -

McKinsey AI experts outline how AI could shape UK organisations in 2026

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Private equity: Clearer view, tougher terrain

February 10, 2026 -

Private equity weather has improved, revealing more demanding, technical ground. Here’s what our analyses indicate for dealmakers, operators, fundraisers, and LPs as they look to the road ahead.

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What AI could mean for film and TV production and the industry’s future

January 23, 2026 -

Industry leaders are questioning how AI could change what content is made and how it is produced. Our research indicates three potential industry outcomes beyond disrupting the content supply chain.

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Transforming Europe: Bold moves to lift a continent

January 20, 2026 -

Europe is starting to reform its investment environment, but there’s no time to lose. Standout companies can take the lead with bold strategic moves that drive their own performance—and a continent’s.