The UK has secured a record-breaking £150 billion investment package from United States companies during the US President’s State Visit, marking the largest commercial deal ever announced in connection with a visit of this kind.
The agreements are expected to create more than 7,600 high-quality jobs across the UK and reinforce the nation’s standing as a hub for clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
In a statement on September 18, Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the package as a key step in delivering his government’s economic promises.
“Jobs, growth and opportunity are what I promised for working people, and it’s exactly what this State Visit is delivering,” Starmer said.
Jobs and Growth Nationwide in the UK
The investments span every region of the country, including 1,000 new roles in Belfast and 6,000 jobs distributed from Glasgow to Warrington, the Midlands, and the Northeast.
Roles will range from apprenticeships in clean energy to careers in biotechnology and artificial intelligence, supporting the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
“When we are back, British brilliance, champion our world-class industries, and forge deeper global alliances, especially with friends like the US, we help shape the future for generations to come,” the Prime Minister added.
Major US commitments include a £90 billion pledge from Blackstone over the next decade, a £3.9 billion investment from Prologis focused on life sciences and logistics, and a £150 million plan by American tech company Amentum that will create over 3,000 jobs across several UK regions.
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Palantir will invest up to £1.5 billion to help position the UK as a defence innovation leader, adding 350 jobs.
Boeing will convert two 737 aircraft in Birmingham for the US Air Force, creating 150 high-skilled positions, the first USAF aircraft to be built in Britain in more than 50 years.
Strengthening the UK–US Partnership
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle described the announcement as a “huge vote of confidence in our economy and a clear sign that our Plan for Growth is delivering for working people.”
“These record-breaking investments will create thousands of high-quality jobs across the United Kingdom, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing,” Kyle stated.
The agreements brought out the strength of the UK–US economic partnership and highlighted the Trump Administration’s role in deepening bilateral trade and investment ties.
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Officials noted that this package surpasses previous records set during Chinese and Korean state visits in 2015 and 2023, respectively.
With further talks planned at Chequers between President Trump and United Kingdom investors, the government expects the collaboration to drive regional development, enhance productivity and equip the workforce with future-ready skills.
“These investments are a testament to Britain’s economic strength and a bold signal that our country is open, ambitious, and ready to lead,” Starmer concluded.
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