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The UK's National Wealth Fund plans to focus on carbon capture, the power grid, and battery manufacturing over the next five years to stimulate economic growth. CEO Oliver Holbourn aims to invest £4-5 billion annually until 2030/31, creating 200,000 jobs.

Established by the Labour government in 2024 to support net zero transition, the fund will finance clean energy and transport projects. It has approximately £28 billion available, with 30% already allocated to about 70 projects, including the Sizewell C nuclear power station and a £600 million loan to ScottishPower for power grid upgrades.