Rishi Sunak to unveil national infrastructure strategy for UK

Chancellor to unveil delayed 100bn plan on Wednesday along with spending review

Rishi Sunak is set to unveil the government's national infrastructure strategy next week, including long-term investments in the climate and transport sectors and plans to narrow the north-south divide.

The strategy, which the chancellor had been due to be published in March, provides 100bn to improve connectivity in transport systems and work toward the government's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. It includes a down payment on flagship programmes including fibre broadband, flood defences and transport schemes, according to the Treasury.