Economy

• Industrial productivity, infrastructure investment and advanced manufacturing are key policy priorities.

• Investors are monitoring policies aimed at increasing homebuilding and improving housing affordability.

• Consumer confidence, employment growth and inflation remain key drivers of retail performance.

• Britain has entered a new political chapter following the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister.

• Technology and artificial intelligence are expected to become major pillars of Britain's long-term economic strategy.

• Investment in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud computing is expected to accelerate.

• Financial markets are awaiting Britain's first major fiscal announcements under the new government.