£12bn capitalisation confirmed for Leeds-based Infrastructure Bank Creation of the UK’s first Infrastructure Bank will unite the private sector and local government in a shared mission to accelerate investment in the country’s infrastructure, according to chancellor Rishi Sunak. During his Budget speech, Sunak discussed the importance of rebuilding the economy post-Covid and said: “This future economy won’t be created in any one Budget but today we lay the foundations. Our future economy needs investment in green industries across the UK, so I can announce today the first ever UK Inf...