"The prime minister is hoping to keep the focus of the visit on an influx of American investment into the UK, all while both his government and the Trump administration are plagued by scandals related to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Overnight, Starmer announced the prospect of some £150 billion flowing into the UK from big US firms such as Blackstone and Palantir."
"Thursday afternoon's press conference with the two leaders could prove to be the moment of most jeopardy for ensuring the state visit concludes smoothly, as questions about Lord Peter Mandelson and Mr Trump's links to the late Epstein will likely arise. Differences of opinion over the situation in the Middle East may also prove difficult for the two men. Starmer has delayed his plans to recognise a Palestinian state until after Trump's visit concludes to avoid open disagreement over the matter, the Times reported."
"On Wednesday evening, Trump was the guest of honour at a lavish state banquet in Windsor Castle, hosted by the King. There he paid a heartfelt tribute to America's relationship with the UK, saying the word "special does not begin to do it justice", and claimed the nations were "two notes in one chord". Among those at the banquet were the chiefs of major American firms, including big names from the tech world"
The prime minister is focusing the visit on American investment into the UK while both governments face scandals tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer announced about £150 billion from US firms including Blackstone and Palantir. At Chequers, the leaders planned a technology prosperity deal to attract US tech investment and boost Britain's AI capabilities. Questions have arisen about concessions such as cutting the digital services tax that mainly affects US companies. Hopes for a steel-tariff agreement have faded. The press conference risks probing links between Mandelson, Trump and Epstein, and Middle East differences led Starmer to delay recognising a Palestinian state. Trump attended a Windsor banquet with US tech chiefs present.
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