🔗 Share this article British Prime Minister Turns to £150bn Investment Package to Counter Criticism Over US President's Official Trip Keir Starmer has moved to defuse a politically sensitive official trip by the US President with the announcement of £150bn in US investment for the UK, as the leader remained largely within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Substantial Investment Influx During large-scale demonstrations in London, the US president was accompanied by the monarchs through a first day that culminated in a formal dinner but ensured he remained away from his critics. The UK government announced what was touted as the largest ever funding deal in the nation, with £150bn committed from American sources. Of the total, £90bn was a commitment from the private equity firm Blackstone to channel funds in the United Kingdom over the coming ten years. This was on top of £10bn the company had previously committed to an artificial intelligence data center. Further announcements included £3.9 billion from the investment firm {Prolo