The UK government has set out key principles for UK‑EU alignment as part of its Chancellor’s Growth Plan, highlighting measures that could support regional infrastructure and development.

The plan, published ahead of the next phase of economic strategy, introduces National Interest Principles that will guide where the UK aligns with EU rules. The government says these principles are designed to reduce barriers to trade, give businesses greater certainty, and support investment in economic growth.

In terms of infrastructure, the plan commits £2.3 billion in City Investment Funds to back local growth strategies across England, with funding aimed at enabling regeneration, housing, and associated infrastructure. The government also confirmed an £800 million investment in the Oxford‑Cambridge Growth Corridor, focused on speeding up housing delivery, removing barriers to development, and supporting the infrastructure needed for new homes and economic hubs.

The release notes plans to explore new development corporations for Greater Oxford to coordinate growth and infrastructure delivery alongside existing arrangements in Cambridge. Additionally, the government intends to use compulsory purchase powers to unlock stalled sites and reinvest land value uplifts into homes and infrastructure.

The Growth Plan also signals a commitment to fiscal devolution, aiming to give regional leaders more control over funding decisions, including for long-term infrastructure projects.

While the plan primarily focuses on economic and regulatory alignment, these measures underscore the government’s use of infrastructure and development funding as a tool to support growth, particularly in city regions and key economic corridors.