President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced a $350 billion tech investment deal, aimed at creating 15,000 jobs in the UK and up to 2,500 in the US. The agreement focuses on building 12 advanced nuclear reactors, with energy to be shared between the UK and the US. Details of the ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ have not been fully disclosed, but officials have noted that investments from major tech firms like Nvidia, Open AI, Google, and Salesforce are backing the initiative. Starmer highlighted the plan’s potential to create long-term opportunities for British workers, emphasizing a shared vision for innovation and economic growth.
Trump, during his visit to the UK, emphasized the ‘special relationship’ between the US and the UK, calling it a bond shaped by history, culture, and shared values. During a state dinner at Windsor Castle, he noted that King Charles III spoke eloquently about the historical ties to Sir Winston Churchill, a symbol of Anglo-American unity. Trump also addressed security concerns, acknowledging the heightened threat level following two assassination attempts in 2024 and the recent death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, in a campus shooting in Utah. The Department of Homeland Security has warned of potential threats against Trump, VP JD Vance, and others expected to attend Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona.
Kirk, 31, was killed during a stop on his American Comeback Tour on September 10. Trump plans to speak at the memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which has a capacity of up to 73,000 people. A senior administration official confirmed that federal agencies are monitoring potential threats, though the credibility of these threats remains unclear. Trump, who has faced security scrutiny since the 2024 attacks, has expressed confidence in his presence at the event, stating it will be ‘big’ and that he ‘knew him very well’ and will ‘say a few words.’ The memorial service has significant media exposure, raising concerns about the risk of violent extremism or lone-wolf attacks.”