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June 2025 Spending Review – Digital & Infrastructure Highlights

June 2025 Spending Review
Insights from the June 2025 Spending Review: Examining the impacts of technology, AI, and economic growth on fiscal strategies.
What’s New in the Spending Review? 

The UK Government has published its latest Spending Review, with key implications for digital infrastructure, AI, and local public service transformation. While much of the focus is on central government reform, there are strategic opportunities for local authorities to align and benefit. 


Headline Allocations and Priorities 

  • GBP 1.9 billion to BDUK (DSIT) - Extends gigabit broadband to 99% of UK premises by 2032, with a focus on Scotland and Wales. 


  • AI and Automation for Government - Central government to expand use of AI for case handling, public queries, and operational efficiency. 


  • Public Sector Productivity Push – GBP 500 million fund to modernise delivery and unlock savings using digital and data. 


  • Digital Health and Social Care Investment - Additional support for NHS digital transformation and integrated health and care systems. 


  • Digital Skills Across Public Services - Upskilling public sector workforce to adopt new tools and improve service quality. 


Why This Matters to You 

For Local Authorities – While direct funding is limited, this review signals: 


  • Strategic commitment to full-fibre rollout, especially in rural and under-served areas 


  • Strong central backing for AI and digital transformation, with opportunities to adapt these innovations locally 


  • Emphasis on digital skills and productivity, reinforcing the case for local digital readiness assessments and investment planning 


This is a call to action to: 


  • Prepare place-based broadband and AI strategies 


  • Align with national missions to unlock future rounds of funding 


  • Demonstrate local innovation and infrastructure readiness 

 

How Intelligens Consulting Can Help 

✅ Digital Infrastructure Strategy – Align fibre, mobile, and smart infrastructure plans with national goals 


✅ AI Opportunity Mapping – Translate central AI use cases into local service transformation 


✅ Funding & Business Case Support – Position your council for emerging productivity and digital innovation funding 


✅ Horizon Scanning – Stay ahead of national policy shifts and tech deployment trends 

📩 Contact us to future-proof your digital investment plans. 



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