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Affordability is not just relevant for households, but also for industry.

The UK has a good record of reducing emissions and has achieved all its three carbon budgets to date. However, more action is needed across all sectors of the economy to meet the country’s net zero targets

The European Commission has announced significant funding which could be used to ensure equality of broadband connectivity across the continent – at higher speeds than ever before.

For many companies, in the water sector and beyond, collecting and analysing historical performance data in order to unlock operational insights has long been a driver of efficiency and innovation.

In April this year, the EU passed the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, as a means of accelerating progress towards the EU’s ‘Gigabit Society’. But while the GIA aims to open up access to network infrastructure, it could also lead to an increase in pricing disputes. The EC proposes settling these using the FRAND principle which states access to resources should be just, equitable and free of bias – but how well will this work in practice?

In October the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) published its recommendations for a “strengthened and updated” model of economic regulation for the energy, water and telecoms sectors.

In some industries, regulators consider encouraging “infrastructure competition” as this can deliver more significant longer term benefits to consumers.

In part four of our innovation interview series, Laura Petschnig spoke with Professor Gráinne Allen, Director of Food & Innovation at McDonald’s UK & Ireland.