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Economics, business, and prosperity

20th June 2012

Consul for Business and Government Affairs

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Britain’s Prosperity – our focus is both at home and on Europe. It’s not either or.

Some commentators have argued that the UK can’t keep blaming Europe for our economic challenges. These trouble me and I want to correct some of claims that I’ve read. First, the claim that our trade with Europe isn’t significant, and thus doesn’t have an impact on our economic growth. Europe is Britain’s largest trading partner, […]

6th June 2012 USA

by Melinda Goforth

The UK is GREAT at Grand Designs

Over this past weekend Royal fanfare and celebrations in the UK mark the 60th Anniversary of the reign of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee offers us a chance to reflect on days gone by, on an era that has taken us from the insides of a telephone booth requiring pockets […]

30th May 2012

by Robin Twyman

Consul for Business and Government Affairs

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

GREAT British Cars

Why buying a second-hand jag puts you in good, competitive company… In the business pages of this Sunday’s Washington Post, Michael Lennox asked whether an aspiring global competitor from a developing economy could use the acquisition of an established Western business to grow its earnings and diversify. Michael’s case in point was Tata’s acquisition in 2008 of […]

GREAT British Music Rocks and Rolls Through The Years

The following is a guest post by Bob McNally, drummer for MADlantic, a local rock and roll cover band with US and UK band members. It is Music Week and Great Britain celebrates its long and outstanding tradition of rock and roll. Music is one of the great cultural ties between the US and the UK. The […]

10th May 2012

by Robin Twyman

Consul for Business and Government Affairs

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

EU Week – Opening doors to a transatlantic trade deal?

It’s Europe week in DC. The real fun and games are this Saturday when each of the EU Embassies open their doors to our neighbours, curious to find a shortcut to see the inside of those fine properties on Embassy row (hint: go to the British Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue and see close up the Sir […]

17th April 2012 USA

by Melinda Goforth

Britain is GREAT at Innovation

Touching down in the Nation’s Capital as World Creativity and Innovation Week launches means I miss the UK a bit less. Why? Because this week invites me to shout about the GREAT British creative companies and innovators I just met across the pond – and at MIPTV in Cannes. Take Log Media and their new […]

30th March 2012 USA

by Jessica Shipley

Earth Hour at the British Embassy in Washington

The following is a guest post by Sangeeta Ahuja, First Secretary Energy, Environment & Resource Security at the British Embassy in Washington. Earth Hour starts at 8:30 in the evening on Saturday 31 March. In a co-ordinated gesture last year to promote environmental protection, the lights were turned off in 5,200 cities in 135 countries […]

20th March 2012 Washington DC, USA

by Peter Matheson

Economic Counsellor

The US and Great Britain: Different processes for shared goals

On March 21st at 12:30 London time (8:30 on the East Coast), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, will unveil his 2012 Budget to the British Parliament. The word ‘Budget’ comes from the French term ‘bougette’, meaning little bag. But rather than thinking about ‘little bags’, whenever I mention the Budget to American friends, they […]

12th March 2012 Washington DC, USA

by Scott Nolan Smith

Head of Digital Diplomacy

Keep calm and innovate!

Today’s fast moving, ever-changing digital landscape has altered many things about how we work, live and do business. But some constants remain – entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity are still king. This year’s South By Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) festival exemplified just that – and showed that Britain is certainly towards the front of the pack! From […]

8th March 2012 USA

by Spencer Mahony

HM Consul and UKTI Regional Director for the South East United States

Entrepreneurs—the modern gold rush

I had the pleasure of visiting Nicaragua for a short holiday recently. I loved the scenery, friendly people and, unexpectedly, learning about Nicaragua’s role in the California gold rush. Back in the 1850s Nicaragua was a key route for those dashing to the west coast as it was quicker and cheaper to sail from New […]

About Partners in Prosperity

Partners in Prosperity is a blog discussing UK – US economic, business, and prosperity ties from the British Embassy in Washington and our Consulates across the US. Our bloggers come…

Partners in Prosperity is a blog discussing UK – US economic, business, and prosperity ties from the British Embassy in Washington and our Consulates across the US. Our bloggers come from various backgrounds.

Partners in Prosperity

Britain’s Prosperity – our focus is both at home and on Europe. It’s not either or.

The UK is GREAT at Grand Designs

GREAT British Cars

GREAT British Music Rocks and Rolls Through The Years

EU Week – Opening doors to a transatlantic trade deal?

Britain is GREAT at Innovation

Earth Hour at the British Embassy in Washington

The US and Great Britain: Different processes for shared goals

Entrepreneurs—the modern gold rush

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