The United Kingdom recorded the lowest investment rate among G7 countries in the third quarter of 2025, with investment accounting for just 18.6% of GDP, according to the Office for National Statistics. This figure places the UK behind Italy and Japan, highlighting ongoing challenges in attracting capital. Analysts attribute the UK's lagging investment to policy instability and regulatory complexity, which continue to pose significant barriers. Despite recent reforms, concerns over compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations are seen as deterring foreign investment.