USA & UK. Greater Together
No two nations work together quite like the USA and the UK. Whether in business or culture, technology or the arts, together we are greater than the sum of our parts. That’s the power of partnership, and every day, 1.2 million Americans go to work for UK-owned businesses, more than any other nation.
From scientific discoveries and technological advancements to sporting spectacles and iconic entertainment, our special bond has turned shared ambition into global impact.
Trade and invest
The UK and the US share a powerful economic bond, with more than $1.5 trillion invested in each of our economies. Join other US businesses like NVIDIA, Microsoft & Boeing, and invest in the UK.
Help to power progress together and drive mutual prosperity. Discover more about trade and investment opportunities across the UK and find the support you need to achieve your ambitions.
Visit us
The US is the UK’s number one source of visitors, welcoming 5.6 million in 2024, a true reflection of our transatlantic bond. Experience iconic Hollywood filming locations, sporting spectacles born from transatlantic collaboration, and the shared magic of West End and Broadway.
Join millions of other Americans by exploring our diverse composition of cities, modern twists, historic icons, and green spaces full of unexpected gems.
Study here
The UK and US are home to the world’s top 10 universities, offering unparalleled access to world-class instruction, cutting-edge research facilities, and exceptional talent. It’s where we come together to solve the world’s biggest problems and shape the next generation of global leaders.
Take your university education to a whole new level. Join the tens of thousands of US students who choose the UK every year and discover what our world-renowned educational institutions have to offer.
Innovation Squared | Why the UK and USA are Greater Together
The UK and US share a powerful legacy of collaboration, innovation, and expertise. These four original films celebrate some of the most exciting transatlantic partnerships that are creating breakthroughs, changing lives and forging thrilling futures.
Together we turbocharge F1®
With 10 out of 11 F1® teams having bases in the UK, and US auto giants entering the race, transatlantic partnerships are turbocharging racing innovation.
Together we fuel innovation
From AI and quantum computing to groundbreaking medical technologies, we’re accelerating breakthroughs together.
Together we electrify the world stage
From the West End to Broadway, when we exchange talent and invest in each other’s award-winning productions, we define global theatre.
Together we supercharge space exploration
From cutting-edge research hubs to world-class engineers, the US and UK are combining expertise, capital and vision to accelerate progress in orbit and beyond.
Our partnership in action
The USA and UK are working together to solve major global challenges. Learn more about how our nations collaborate daily to drive cutting-edge innovation and create life-changing impact.
When British innovation meets American clinical excellence, strength and independence are restored. For a decade, the UK’s Open Bionics has partnered with the American amputee community, establishing 12 clinics and 500 partners across the US. The company’s Hero RGD™ is the world’s only fully waterproof bionic arm, built from nylon and titanium to carry up to 77 lbs. This British engineering innovation is restoring strength and independence to US amputees, from veterans to farmers, in collaboration with American clinical experts.
When UK pioneering biotech meets US space infrastructure, they launch a revolution in cancer care. UK start-up BioOrbit is leveraging the microgravity environment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to crystallise cancer antibodies in ways impossible on Earth. The company has just expanded in the States, and using US space infrastructure, plans to accelerate the journey from breakthrough research to patient-ready applications. Together, this will transform complex hospital infusions into simple at-home injections, revolutionising the global healthcare landscape.
When world-leading British storytelling meets pioneering American technology, they define the future of immersive experience. Atlantic Studios is a world-leading creative studio committed to enhancing people’s understanding of the real world. This UK-based studio is currently collaborating with US tech giants Google, Meta, and Apple to establish use cases for their AR and VR headsets. With a back catalogue that includes stories with global figures such as President Obama and Queen Elizabeth II, this transatlantic partnership harnesses different technologies to optimise audience engagement and excite curiosity.
When Premier League passion meets American investment, it creates a powerful reaction. The Premier League’s popularity in America has grown significantly over the last decade, with the NBC Sports broadcast deal being instrumental in reaching a wider audience. The Premier League Summer Series has delivered thrilling pre-season matches to fans in the US while American investment in the League continues to grow – with US ownership at 11 out of 20 Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
When British tech meets American first responders, lives are saved. UK-founded What3Words, a geo-locations platform, is assisting US emergency services. The technology divides the world into a grid of squares, each with a unique three-word code. This innovation helped the Los Angeles City Fire Department rescue over 170 lost and injured hikers. This is a powerful example of how the US and UK are collaborating to make the world safer.
When American drone technology meets British clinical integration, they launch the future of healthcare logistics. Wing, a leading US drone technology company, and Apian, a UK clinical integration specialist, are deploying autonomous drone delivery across the UK’s NHS. This partnership is moving thousands of pathology samples and critical medical items between hospitals, labs, and community services in minutes. By combining expertise, this UK-US innovation is reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment, lowering costs and emissions, and rapidly expanding commercial pathways for drone operations and physical AI in healthcare.
Greater Together LA
Greater Together LA (May 2026) is an ambitious combination of business and cultural exchanges. It will celebrate the creativity and innovation that UK-US partnerships have already achieved, highlighting the strength of their bond, while catalysing future collaboration, driving mutual prosperity for both nations. An unprecedented mix of UK and US C-Suite leaders, visionary founders, and global decision-makers will come together in one of the most iconic cities, located in California, the fourth-largest economy globally.
The programme includes a thought-leadership summit and VIP networking events, as well as music, cultural, and sporting events across the city. Attendees will discover how the US and the UK can react together to tackle tomorrow’s greatest challenges while boosting the yield of investment, trade, and cultural exchange between our nations.