Office for Productivity Growth Proposal and GB Energy Discussion

The chapter proposes the establishment of the Office for Productivity Growth (OPG) to assess government policies' impact on growth and productivity in the UK. It also delves into a discussion on GB Energy, a proposed investment vehicle focusing on renewable energy projects and its potential to attract private sector funding. The conversation covers the challenges faced by UK renewable projects in planning permissions and the importance of addressing barriers to accelerate the transition to clean power.