UK Pitches Itself as America’s #1 Tech Investment Hub in Post-Brexit World

In a direct appeal to American capital, the UK’s ambassador to Washington has pitched a post-Brexit Britain as the most attractive destination for US technology investment. Peter Mandelson’s speech was less a political analysis and more a strategic business proposal, arguing that freedom from EU regulations has made the UK a uniquely nimble and profitable partner.
The core of his argument was that while the European continent remains tied up in “regulatory burdens,” the UK is free to forge an agile and ambitious technology partnership with the United States. This alliance would cover not only R&D in AI and quantum computing but also the development of new nuclear energy sources and the securing of vital rare-earth mineral supply chains.
Mandelson’s praise for Donald Trump was a key part of this business pitch. He presented the president as a pro-business, deal-making leader who would appreciate the UK’s new, streamlined approach. The message to US investors was clear: the UK has a government and a regulatory environment that are ideologically aligned with an “America First” administration.
This strategy aims to leverage Brexit as a competitive advantage in the global race for tech investment. By positioning the UK as the prime transatlantic gateway for US firms, Mandelson is hoping to secure the country’s economic future and redefine the “special relationship” for a new era, with business and technology at its absolute center.