Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As the UK struggles with rising debt, an ageing population, and pressure on public services, more government functions are quietly being handed over to the private sector.
From healthcare and IT to pensions and infrastructure, listed companies are stepping in to fill the gap — and investors are taking notice.
In this episode Mark Robinson joins Dan Jones to explore the key sectors and stocks benefiting from this long-term trend, and why “creeping privatisation” could become one of the most important investment themes of the next decade.
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The private stocks taking advantage of government failure
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As the UK struggles with rising debt, an ageing population, and pressure on public services, more government functions are quietly being handed over to the private sector.
From healthcare and IT to pensions and infrastructure, listed companies are stepping in to fill the gap — and investors are taking notice.
In this episode Mark Robinson joins Dan Jones to explore the key sectors and stocks benefiting from this long-term trend, and why “creeping privatisation” could become one of the most important investment themes of the next decade.
Read more here:
The private stocks taking advantage of government failure
investorschronicle.co.uk/content/3e747f9a-b0b9-461c-b102-ebb83080c67e?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=skip
#Privatisation #UKStocks #NHS #LongTermInvesting #Pensions #Infrastructure #GovernmentSpending #InvestorStrategy #Investing #finance #personalfinance #investments #business
Listen to our podcasts: investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasts/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial
Subscribe to Investors' Chronicle: investorschronicle.co.uk/product-matrix?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial
Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life.
Follow The Companies and Markets Show on @YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnrcXTQl38frCLdb4HDxepjhvod-gN662
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