US - UK relations

Supporting our armed forces

Both the UK and US Armed Forces have shouldered an enormous burden in recent years. When our people go to war, they and their families need to have the best possible support both then and in the future.

Man in a cyber cafe using computer (© Getty images)

Cyber security

The UK & USA have reaffirmed their close bilateral cooperation on cyberspace issues

Higher education, science & innovation collaboration

Science & higher education are the foundation stones of the US & UK 21st century economies

US and UK Cooperation on Cyberspace

President Obama and PM Cameron have reaffirmed their close bilateral cooperation on cyberspace issues

US - UK Task Force to support our Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families

When our people go to war, they and their families need to have the best possible support both then and in the future

US - UK Partnership for Global Development

Recent success & new technologies provide hope & opportunities to accelerate progress towards the MDGs

US - UK higher education, science, & innovation collaboration

Science & higher education are the foundation stones of the US & UK 21st century economies

Peace Corps & VSO partnership on volunteerism to promote global development

The partnership between Peace Corps and VSO will leverage the resources of both organizations to improve the lives of poor and marginalized people

US - UK Joint Strategy Board

The Joint Strategy Board will help enable a more coordinated approach to analyse challenges we may face in the future

Royal Navy Medic attends NATO Summit in Chicago as part of Ceremonial Party

News, 21 May 2012
Heroic Royal Navy Medical Assistant Liam O'Grady, who saved four colleagues in Afghanistan in 2011, represents UK.

Global Youth Leaders Discuss Peace, Security at NATO Summit

News, 19 May 2012
As global leaders gathered in Chicago to discuss global peace and security at the 2012 NATO Summit, youth leaders from around the world were invited to join them, including Tommy Durham from the UK.

Britain allies with Africa for greater food security

News, 18 May 2012
Britain will improve food supply and farming across Africa to help pull 50 million people out of chronic poverty over the next 10 years, International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced at an event today in Washington.

US car maker announces major investment in UK operations

News, 17 May 2012
In a vote of American confidence for UK manufacturing, General Motors announced a nearly $200 million investment into car production at Ellesmere Port in the UK through its British subsidiary Vauxhall.

UK Minister for Europe promotes transatlantic relationship in Boston, Washington

News, 09 May 2012
The Right Honourable David Lidington MP, Minister for Europe, travelled to the United States for meetings in Boston and Washington DC, to promote the United States’ relationship with the UK, and with Europe.