UK in the USA
Washington, DC 07:36, 16 May 2012
The UK-US Relationship
The United Kingdom and the United States have a partnership that is without rival in the international community. We are each other’s top investors, top foreign employers, top partners in science and innovation, and top destinations for transatlantic travel and study abroad.
On the many matters where we agree, we are steadfast in our mutual support. On the few where we do not, our long history of collaboration allows us to be open, honest and candid. This dynamic forms the core strength of our special relationship. It is why the US and UK have remained the world’s leaders through times of both triumph and challenge, and will serve to provide stability to our partnership in a rapidly changing world.
“When the United States and Britain stand together, our people and people around the world can become more secure and more prosperous.”- Prime Minister Cameron and President Obama, May 2011
Prosperity
The US and UK economies are inextricably linked. We are each other’s largest foreign investors and largest employers.
Education
There is no stronger higher-education and research relationship than that between the UK and the US.
Culture and Tourism
Our connections lay the groundwork for friendships that last, and a relationship that endures.
UK - US fact sheets
Key facts about the strong UK - US ties in the fields of science, higher education and innovation, counter terrorism, defence, veterans and military families, global development, the Peace Corps/VSO partnership and cyberspace.