Local government pension funds could soon be made available build more homes, roads or high speed railway under new proposals.

The proposals potentially allow councils to double the amount they can legally invest from their pension funds directly into key infrastructure projects in a new and more efficient way that ensures long-term value for the taxpayer. Lifting the restrictions controlling local pension investments could pump a further £22billion directly into job creating infrastructure projects.

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