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National Wealth Fund expands regional partnerships programme to support next wave of local growth projects

The National Wealth Fund has agreed to enter into strategic partnerships with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and Cardiff Capital Region.

07 September 2026
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National Wealth Fund backs UK battery innovator Nexeon in £100m investment round

The National Wealth Fund has announced a £52.6million investment into UK battery innovator Nexeon to support the expansion of its domestic operations. 

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National Wealth Fund backs Tungsten West to unlock critical UK tungsten supply

The National Wealth Fund has announced an investment of up to £71 million in Tungsten West, a mining company focused on restarting the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine on the outskirts of Plymouth.

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DataVita secures £300 million for data centre rollout in Scotland’s AI Growth Zone, with backing from National Wealth Fund and major lenders

The National Wealth Fund has announced a £202m financial guarantee to support DataVita with the expansion and construction of two AI data centres in the North Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone.
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National Wealth Fund backs cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk Council and The National Wealth Fund have agreed a loan facility to help deliver the new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (AME) in Bury St Edmunds, bringing jobs, innovation and growth to the area. 

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Public bodies mobilise £50 billion to drive UK economic growth and support over 802,000 jobs

At least £50 billion of public finance institution support mobilised to back UK businesses, projects and exports over the last two years

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National Wealth Fund backs major port infrastructure projects with £200m commitment to ABP

The National Wealth Fund has announced a £200m commitment to support Associated British Ports (ABP) to deliver a major infrastructure programme across its network.

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£500m retrofit boost for UK universities as Lloyds partners with National Wealth Fund

The National Wealth Fund and Lloyds Banking Group have today announced a new commitment to unlock up to £500 million of financing to support the retrofit and decarbonisation of university estates across the UK.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council secures funding from the National Wealth Fund for Howden Relief Road

The National Wealth Fund has announced today that it is providing a £40.6m loan to East Riding of Yorkshire Council to support construction of the Howden Relief Road.

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National Wealth Fund backs InstaVolt’s rapid EV charging rollout

The National Wealth Fund has today announced its support to help accelerate the roll out of InstaVolt’s rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network

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The National Wealth Fund backs Cornish Metals with new funding for South Crofty tin project

The National Wealth Fund has today announced further backing for Cornish Metals to support the continued development of the South Crofty tin project in Cornwall.

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National Wealth Fund invests £25 million in UK engineering business Rowden to create 500 jobs and scale sovereign technology for national security and resilience

The National Wealth Fund today announces a £25 million investment in British engineering company, Rowden, its first directly supporting defence, national security and resilience. 

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