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US-UK tech deal cautiously restarts with focus on nuclear projects, FT reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 25, 2026

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Last updated: February 25, 2026

US-UK tech deal cautiously restarts with focus on nuclear projects, FT reports - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review

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Quick Summary

US and UK have restarted talks on their tech prosperity deal after a 2025 pause, refocusing on civil nuclear projects and a possible fusion summit, the FT reports. Reuters has not independently verified the report.

US-UK tech pact resumes with emphasis on civil nuclear collaboration

Background and Status of the Tech Deal

Civil Nuclear and Fusion Collaboration

Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Britain have tentatively restarted work on their multi-billion-pound "tech prosperity deal", which was paused last year after President Donald Trump piled pressure on the UK to cede ground in wider trade talks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Joint Fusion Summit

Civil Nuclear Technologies

Focus Areas of Renewed Talks

Senior U.S. and UK officials have initiated discussions about collaboration on civil nuclear technologies and on hosting a joint summit on fusion technologies, the report said, citing multiple people briefed on the talks.

Verification and Sourcing

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Reporter and Editor Credits

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

•US and UK have tentatively restarted their Tech Prosperity Deal talks.
•Focus shifts to civil nuclear technologies and a potential fusion summit.
•The pact was paused in 2025 amid pressure during wider US-UK trade talks.
•Details remain limited and Reuters has not independently verified the FT report.
•Investors are watching implications for nuclear investment and energy policy.

Frequently Asked Questions about US-UK tech deal cautiously restarts with focus on nuclear projects, FT reports

1What is the main topic?

The tentative restart of the US‑UK Tech Prosperity Deal, with discussions now centered on civil nuclear collaboration and a potential joint fusion technologies summit.

2Why was the deal paused previously?

According to the FT report, it was paused in 2025 after President Donald Trump increased pressure on the UK to make concessions in broader trade talks.

3What areas are back in focus now?

Civil nuclear technologies and plans to host a joint summit on fusion technologies are the current priorities under discussion.

Civil Nuclear and Fusion Collaboration

Joint Fusion Summit

Civil Nuclear Technologies

Focus Areas of Renewed Talks

Verification and Sourcing

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Reporter and Editor Credits

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

•US and UK have tentatively restarted their Tech Prosperity Deal talks.

•Focus shifts to civil nuclear technologies and a potential fusion summit.

•The pact was paused in 2025 amid pressure during wider US-UK trade talks.

•Details remain limited and Reuters has not independently verified the FT report.

•Investors are watching implications for nuclear investment and energy policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

The tentative restart of the US‑UK Tech Prosperity Deal, with discussions now centered on civil nuclear collaboration and a potential joint fusion technologies summit.

2Why was the deal paused previously?

According to the FT report, it was paused in 2025 after President Donald Trump increased pressure on the UK to make concessions in broader trade talks.

3What areas are back in focus now?

Civil nuclear technologies and plans to host a joint summit on fusion technologies are the current priorities under discussion.