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PM puts communities first in government investment rules shake up

HM Treasury·Oct 22, 2026 · 10:34 AM CT
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The UK government says previously overlooked places will find it easier to win public investment under changes to the Treasury's Green Book, confirmed by the Prime Minister.

The Green Book is the official framework used to assess business cases for spending projects across the UK. Today, a housing scheme and a transport proposal in the same place are judged separately, which the government says means the wider potential of an area is often missed or undervalued.

Updated guidance will let projects be considered together for a fuller picture. The package is due at next week's Budget, with the No10 North team supporting areas to use the new rules.

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