Andy Burnham’s triple helix growth model risks being undermined by fuel, food and finance headwinds

By Simon Rawlinson2026-09-10T06:00:00

The UK economy has been remarkably resilient this year, but the barriers to growth are getting bigger. That is bad news for investment, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis

The UK’s new government is as dependent on generating growth as the last but aims to generate it through different means. During his first speech at the dispatch box, Andy Burnham outlined his plans for the snappily titled “triple-helix model”. This involves a combination of infrastructure and public investment provided by the state; research, skills and innovation from the academic sector; and commercialisation and increased employment by business.

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