Chamber urges action to back SMEs following Industrial Strategy announcement

The Chamber has welcomed the Government’s newly published Infrastructure Strategy, while urging ministers to stay true to their commitment to fostering growth and opportunity for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Several chamber members played a direct role in shaping the Government’s strategy, offering real-world insight from the coalface of British business.

Their input – spanning sectors from advanced manufacturing and green energy to logistics and digital services – helped ensure the voice of regional enterprise is firmly embedded in the national economic roadmap.

The Chamber strongly supports the strategy’s emphasis on skills, infrastructure, and sustainability – all core pillars identified by members during roundtable consultations earlier this year.

However, the Chamber is clear: real impact will only come through tangible investment, policy consistency, and a relentless focus on reducing barriers to growth for SMEs.