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The UK's planning and infrastructure systems are identified as major barriers to economic vitality. Long delays in building projects—such as runways or stadiums—highlight bureaucratic inertia. For example, a project that could be completed within a year takes over a decade due to red tape, environmental regulations, consultations, and legal objections. This inefficiency stifles economic activity and contributes to the degradation of local communities, exemplified by high street closures and rising social problems.