The US-UK “special relationship” is bearing fruit once again. After a breakout 2024 that saw US$46.9 billion poured into UK targets , more than triple 2023’s total, the transatlantic corridor still appears to be wide open.

Headwinds have not completely subsided, but US dealmakers are operating from a position of strength. Stateside, resilient consumption and a still‑tight labor market have kept GDP growth ticking. While Q1 2025 posted a modest economic contraction of 0.5 percent on an annualized basis, this was largely a technicality driven by imports being pulled forward in anticipation of tariffs. The underlying economy remained solid, and Q2 rebounded to 3 percent annual growth.

Across the Atlantic, UK price pressures hover well above target and quarterly output is uneven. Markets h

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