Trump state visit: US president lands in UK with ray of hope for beleaguered Keir Starmer
Trump announces multi-billion pound trade deal with UK as he lands for state visit
- Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump initiated a historic second state visit to the UK, announcing a multibillion-pound tech prosperity deal.
- The agreement focuses on collaboration in artificial intelligence, nuclear power, and quantum computing, with Microsoft committing its largest ever UK investment of £22bn.
- Overall, the deal includes £31bn in backing from leading American tech companies, aiming to position the UK and US as global leaders in future technologies.
- Donald Trump expressed openness to assisting Britain with trade, while the visit is taking place amidst heightened security measures and planned protests.
- The government expects the pact to accelerate AI research for medical advancements, boost nuclear technology, and create over 5,000 jobs in a new AI growth zone in northeast England.