UK Business and Trade - North America

My government has a clear-eyed determination to deliver growth, create wealth and put more money in people’s pockets.? ? Our mission can only be achieved by working in close partnership with businesses and investors - which is exactly what we are doing.? ? BlackRock has a big footprint in the UK and supports thousands of jobs across the country. Their insight on how we can put the UK on the world’s stage as a top investment destination and turbocharge growth is invaluable.? ? Delighted to welcome them to Downing Street today to continue my government’s partnership with leading businesses.

The UK is a?world leader in automotive technology, development, design and manufacturing, with battery electric and hybrid vehicles accounting for nearly 40% of production in 2023 ?? ?? This week, with the support of UK’s Department for Business and Trade, 20 innovative UK suppliers showcased at General Motors (GM) in the US to power up collaboration with GM technical teams on projects such as EV components and hydrogen propulsion systems?? ?? If you'd like to learn more about how the UK is driving #innovation in the automotive industry, contact Sarah Banks or Bridget Brogan ?? #SeeThingsDifferently

The UK impact economy is set to grow. Analysis by Barclays suggests that there could be 12,600 active purpose-driven companies by 2028 – a 27% increase from 2023. Read more in our report, The UK - A Centre of Excellence in Impact Investing: https://bit.ly/3UlKAZ0 Jonny Page, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

The new season of The Diplomat on Netflix showcases some of the most iconic destinations in the UK ??? ? Last night, the British High Commission, Ottawa partnered with Netflix Canada to celebrate the show's success, highlighting why?the UK is a prime spot for global film and television productions. ? Along with unique and diverse filming locations, the UK offers:? ? ?? Competitive, transparent and inclusive tax reliefs ?? Award-winning talent and crew ?? World-class studios and facilities? ?? Cutting-edge VFX, post and animation? ??? Film-friendly policies? ?? Beneficial exchange rate? ? To read more on why the UK is the ideal location for your production ?? https://lnkd.in/emBAkc8H #SeeThingsDifferently #UKInvestment

Leeds is our next destination on the UK road trip ?? ?? Known for its legal and financial industries, the city's strategic location, student-friendly environment and business-forward approach are positioning it as a prime spot for business. ? In fact, according to research by The University of Law, Leeds is the premier place to grow a business based on business survival rates, high growth enterprises and employment rates ?? ? Swipe to find out more ?? ? And if you’d like to scale up your business in Leeds: https://lnkd.in/eR9fZ_7V? ? #SeeThingsDifferently #UKInvestment #ExpandYourBusiness?

Congratulations to Blackstone CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, who has received an honorary British knighthood for his outstanding contribution to transatlantic relations through commerce and philanthropy. British Embassy Washington

Calling UK tech companies ?? The UK's Department for Business and Trade has launched recruitment for its trade mission to SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas – application details are below ?? Be sure to apply before November 30th ??? https://lnkd.in/euNQ3TsU

In August 2024, the UK’s Engineering Council signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with their US counterpart the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) – the first such agreement NCEES has ever signed with an overseas partner ?? Join the Engineering Council, NCEES and the UK's Department for Business and Trade to find out how you can benefit from this new streamlined path to reciprocal licensure between UK and US regulators ??♀? ?? David Clark | Marie Nebesky | Simon Gordon | Niall Mackenzie CBE

The UK’s new industrial strategy highlights clean energy as a key sector that will drive the UK’s growth mission ?? As the UK advances toward a #cleanenergy future, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner Niall Mackenzie CBE alongside Alex Brierley, co-head of Octopus Energy Generation's fund management team, hosted North American investors and partners this week to discuss the opportunities and policies shaping the future of renewable energy in the UK and North America ?? Learn more about the UK’s mission?to become a clean energy superpower ?? https://lnkd.in/ex8ZmH7E

Infrastructure is at the heart of the UK’s growth strategy and Canada’s infrastructure ambitions provide an ideal opportunity for collaboration ?? ? At last week’s UK-Canada Infrastructure Forum in Toronto, industry and government leaders shared ideas and insights on building resilient infrastructure for the future, advancing sustainable #infrastructure solutions, expanding UK businesses in Canada and much more ?? ? If you’re looking to connect with Canadian stakeholders and build key partnerships, our infrastructure team — Nouf Saeed, Kathryn Wade and Tracey Grindal — can help ??