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The Critical Supply Group (CSG) has published the findings of a survey of almost 200 businesses supplying critical sectors in the UK, including: - UK companies are underutilised, indicating opportunities to strengthen domestic supply and sovereign capability. - Procurement processes are the biggest barrier preventing companies from supplying more to critical sectors. - Energy is the operational dependency companies rely on most.  - Access to critical inputs is stable for most businesses but becoming more constrained. - SMEs face the greatest visibility, engagement and resilience gaps. Read the full UK Supply Report 2026 here: https://lnkd.in/edF2f6J9 UKRN was pleased to collaborate on the survey, at a time when supply chain resilience increased in importance for businesses and governments, following shocks including conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and other ongoing shifts in global geopolitics. Thank you to all the organisations in our network that responded. The report was delivered by @MAP UK & International through the CSG. The Critical Supply Group is a business-led, cross-sector alliance of companies and professionals working together to strengthen critical supply chains, in the UK and internationally. For information or partnership opportunities, visit www.criticalsupply.group or email info@mapukinternational.com. 

Today, UKRN has published revised guidance on a methodology for setting the cost of capital, which is open to consultation for 8 weeks (until 19 August). This updates the original UKRN guidance (published in 2023), with the continued aim of increasing consistency in how regulators approach calculating the cost of capital and increasing the transparency of the underlying assumptions and processes for setting cost of capital. We are particularly keen to hear views from regulated firms, investors and consumer bodies, as well as the public and any other interested parties. We will be holding stakeholder roundtables during the consultation, and sending out invites to those very soon. #regulation #costofcapital #investment #collaboration #consultation https://lnkd.in/eQjiavy5

Today, on World Environment Day, UKRN reaffirms our commitment to protecting our environment and supporting the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. As part of our strategic focus on environmental sustainability, we continue to work collaboratively through our Climate Change Network to support our members as they work to enable the transition to net zero, and through our new Corporate Environmental Management working group to learn from best practice on how our organisations can reduce environmental impacts and promote greener practices. Every action—big or small—contributes to a healthier planet. Together, we can drive meaningful change for our communities and future generations. #regulation #ukrn #NowForClimate

UKRN welcomes the Government’s endorsement of the Committee for Climate Change’s recommendations in the Carbon Budget 7. This commitment to continue acting on climate change strengthens energy security, boosts the economy, improves health, and keeps the UK on track for net zero by 2050 — while remaining affordable and evidence-based. Net zero is a driver for prosperity and resilience, not only a climate obligation, and we are pleased to see climate action framed as strategic and economic policy rather than just environmental, recognising the co-benefits it brings to public health, growth, jobs and investment. We look forward to continuing to support our regulatory membership on this important work through the UKRN Climate Change Network. #regulation #climatechange #growth https://lnkd.in/eapUkYUQ

The refreshed UKRN Investor Guide was launched on 5 May 2026, at an event hosted by Jacobs, which brought together a diverse group of regulators, investors, industry bodies, government and consultancy, underlining the value of cross-sector dialogue. A number of key themes emerged from the discussion, including: the need for clarity in the role of government to set the direction of travel; commitment across the sectors to drive investment in UK infrastructure; and recognition that regulation is key to make projects investable and affordable so should be considered part of the value proposition. We are also delighted to announce that a new sector profile has recently been added to the UKRN Investor Guide. Roads now feature additionally to rail, telecoms, water and defence. More detail is provided in the summary note from the event. https://lnkd.in/e9jtEbCQ #regulation #investment #ukrn

As Mental Health Awareness Week continues this week, it’s an important moment to reflect on how workplaces can better support mental wellbeing, and the role regulators can play in shaping healthier working cultures. Next week, the UK Regulators’ Network (UKRN) will be hosting a webinar with the Mindful Business Charter exploring how organisations can help address the causes of mental distress at work. 📅 Monday 18 May 2026 🕑 14:00–15:30 📍 Online We’ll hear from Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, on the Charter’s work and the role regulators can play in supporting healthier ways of working. We’ll also be joined by Alex Olive, who will share practical reflections and examples of how the Charter’s principles can be applied across organisations and regulated sectors. The session will include presentations, discussion and an opportunity for questions. We hope UKRN members will be able to join this timely and important conversation. #Regulators #Wellness #Mentalhealth #Mindfulness

We welcome the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee's report, 'Time is money: how regulators can support growth', which has been published today. In the report, the Committee provides a number of recommendations, including urging the Government to provide support to regulators on how to balance trade-offs between growth and the protections that consumers and the environment rely on. In turn, regulators must play their part by performing their functions more effectively, providing the speed and certainty businesses need to make investments, and the flexibility to respond to innovation. We look forward to working with our membership on these recommendations. #regulation #growth #ukrn #innovation #risk #consumerprotection #environmentalprotection https://lnkd.in/eJq-c4Cu

We welcome the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee's report, 'Time is money: how regulators can support growth', which has been published today. In the report, the Committee provides a number of recommendations, including urging the Government to provide support to regulators on how to balance trade-offs between growth and the protections that consumers and the environment rely on. In turn, regulators must play their part by performing their functions more effectively, providing the speed and certainty businesses need to make investments, and the flexibility to respond to innovation. We look forward to working with our membership on these recommendations. #regulation #growth #ukrn #innovation #risk #consumerprotection #environmentalprotection https://lnkd.in/eJq-c4Cu

Yesterday we were delighted to host a launch event marking the publication of the first phase of the UKRN Investor Guide: https://lnkd.in/gBAVEuSG Kindly hosted by Jacobs at their London offices, the event brought together colleagues from across the regulatory, investor and policy communities. We heard from UKRN CEO John Russell, who set out the purpose and evolution of the Investor Guide, alongside insights from Jon Clyne (Jacobs). The panel session, expertly chaired by Dr Maureen Paul (Jacobs), featured a fantastic discussion with Ben Francis (Infracapital), Ben Harries (Ofcom), Will Godfrey (ORR), and Jon Loveday (NISTA). The UKRN Investor Guide is designed to provide greater clarity and transparency for investors by explaining how UK economic regulators operate, how regulatory frameworks support investment, and how risks and returns are balanced to enable long-term infrastructure development. We will be following up shortly with more detail on the rich conversations from the event, particularly on how regulators, investors, and government can work together to create the conditions for sustained, long-term investment in UK infrastructure. A big thank you to Sofia Poni and Jenni Stern for your support leading up to and on the day, and to everyone who attended and contributed to such a thoughtful and engaging discussion. #UKRNInvestorGuide #UKRN #Jacobs #Infrastructure #Investment #Regulation #Growth

📣 Membership news!! 📣 We are delighted to announce that the Water Industry Commission for Scotland are joining UKRN. As the independent economic regulator for Scottish Water, we are looking forward to their participation in our professional networks, sharing insights and best practice with fellow members to deliver even greater value for customers. https://lnkd.in/e5Bny-PX #membership #regulation #collaboration #water #consumers