March 2025

'Good Cheer' pub nights are back!

Meet and mingle with professionals from diverse industries while enjoying the warm and welcoming atmosphere of State Street Provisions. Whether you're expanding your network, seeking new opportunities, or simply looking to engage with the British-American business community, this event is the perfect setting.

Date & Time: April 9, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Location: State Street Provisions, 255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

What to Expect:

✅ Casual, relaxed networking with business professionals

✅ Engaging conversations and meaningful connections

✅ A vibrant setting at one of Boston’s favorite gathering spots

Self treat. RSVP now to secure your spot!

Spread the Good Cheer—Bring a Friend or two!

2025 America's Cup Networking Sailing Event, June 18, 2025, Newport, RI

• 2 - 5 pm sailing
• Networking reception to follow, 5 - 7 pm

Any contacts based in the US, or visiting New England in June are welcome to check out our British American Business Council New England sailing networking event in conjunction with British Consulate-General Boston and headline sponsor Evolve Currency.

Join 30+ guests competing (gently) on genuine 70ft 1960's Americas Cup winning yachts in Newport, Rhode Island on Wednesday June 18th, with America's Cup Charters.

Meet business contacts on board and grab a drink and network afterwards at the shore party... Many thanks to corporate partner Hollywood Agency for joining the party again in 2025 - there are a few more corporate packages with branding and social benefits, and individual tickets are available too (on a 'first come first served' basis as we've sold out every year).

U.S.-Canada Economic Forum

April 16, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Investment & Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges During Economic Disruption

You are invited to NECBC's U.S.-Canada Economic Forum which will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The program will provide a broad spectrum of the U.S.-Canada relationship in a complex in flux economic environment.

British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference

Future of the Economy: Where’s the Growth?

June 26, 2025, London

A year on from an historic General Election, the conference will tackle the critical question facing businesses and the UK economy today: “Where’s the Growth?”.

With the backdrop of rising business anxieties, the conference will highlight the need for the UK government to present a clear, actionable vision for the future—one that actively supports businesses and fosters growth.

Empowering Women Leaders:

Program with MIT Professor Fiona Murray

If you missed the LinkedIn Live event with MIT Professor Fiona Murray and Senior Lecturer Elsbeth Johnson, you can watch the recording here.



They discussed the unique challenges women face in advancing at work—and the

data-driven strategies that can drive real change.

June 17 - 20, 2025: Explore the Women’s leadership program here

The BABN engages with the US and UK governments on a broad range of policy issues impacting the flow of goods and services between the UK and North America. For more details visit: https://babn.org/about-us/ The BABCNE is a founding member.

You may be interested in viewing the events of the twenty chapters of the network: https://babn.org/events/



Focus on the Future: Navigating the Demands of Tomorrow’s World

The 2025 Transatlantic Conference —taking place April 30 through May 2, 2025 in Charlotte, NC — will feature experts discussing key topics like AI, sustainability, green finance, circular economies, renewable energy, AR in healthcare, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, and upskilling. They will address the challenges of technological growth, ethical and privacy concerns, necessary safeguards, and how non-tech executives can lead in this evolving landscape.

Each year, the BABN brings together members of all 20 chapters throughout the US, UK and Canada for a 3-day conference. The aim is to convene senior level business executives and government representatives actively involved in trade, investment and business flows between the UK and US. ​ This conference is by invitation only and for members of the BABN chapters and offers a series of roundtables, plenary sessions and networking receptions for over 150 guests. 

BABN Welcomes Meeting Between Prime MInister Starmer and President Trump

Commenting on the meeting between Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump on February 27, 2025, BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards said:

“BritishAmerican Business welcomes today’s meeting between Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump and the warm atmosphere in which it took place. The UK and US share one of the most important economic partnerships, built on deep trade and investment ties that supports over $1.2tr in investment and millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic."

Continue reading HERE.

Commenting on the introduction of the Steel and Aluminium tariffs on March 12th, BritishAmerican Business CEO, Duncan Edwards OBE Edwards said:

“The new US administration has set out to be a pro-business, pro-growth government and there is much in its agenda that our members will be encouraged by. However, imposing tariffs on a close trading partner like the UK, does not feel helpful to either country. Rather than fostering economic growth, these measures introduce unnecessary friction in a strong and mutually beneficial trade relationship.

“We welcome the UK government’s decision not to introduce its own retaliatory tariffs, and we hope discussions between the two governments can help reduce trade and investment barriers, strengthen economic ties, and ensure businesses on both sides of the Atlantic can thrive."

https://lnkd.in/epFmZb4F

AUKUS Dialogue Reaffirms Defence and Security Priorities

March 20, 2025

BritishAmerican Business, in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, convened industry and government stakeholders from the UK, US, and Australia to advance discussions on AUKUS’ top priorities.

The annual AUKUS Dialogue, which took place in Washington D.C. on Wednesday March 19th, included delegates from a range of sectors including defence and security, energy, technology and trade.

More

The UK-US Trade Relationship:

A Special Partnership Strengthening Ties, Fostering Growth

The UK-US special relationship is founded on shared history, values, and innovation. We do more together than any other two countries in the world across society, culture, defense, intelligence, and economy. Read more.

The Trade Relationship at a Glance

Nearly half of last year’s ‘unprecedented’ weather events were in Europe, WMO data shows

Euro News. Rosie Frost, March 19, 2025

“The latest planetary health check tells us that Earth is profoundly ill,” the UK Met Office's chief scientist says.

2024 was the hottest in 175 years of observations, the World Meteorological Organization’s latest landmark report has confirmed.

Atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are now at the highest levels in the last 800,000 years and globally, each of the past 10 years were individually the ten warmest on record. 

The State of the Global Climate report also confirms that last year was likely the first calendar year to be more than 1.5C above the pre-industrial era. 

Read more here

Cenet Research Exchange USA

Borders shouldn’t limit the exchange

of knowledge and ideas

New BABCNE member Cenet (Cultural Exchange Network) is a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor of the J-1 visa Researcher program.

This visa allows foreign nationals to work for U.S.-based companies for up to five years in a research role. Traditionally utilized by universities, the J-1 Researcher program is available to the private sector.

The five-year visa duration allows researchers to make a meaningful impact, while advancing innovation at the business.

As an expert in J-1 visa programs, Cenet works directly with U.S.-based host companies and J-1 visa candidates to ensure all parties have their inquiries processed, questions answered, and needs met throughout the entire J-1 visa application and approval process.

For a researcher currently in the U.S. on a J-1 Research Scholar visa, Cenet may be able to facilitate a transfer to conduct research with a new host on the same visa without ever needing to leave the U.S.

For more information: Visit researcher.cenet.org |

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Travel from the UK to the US

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. 

You should comply with all entry, visa and other conditions of entry. The authorities in the US set and enforce entry rules strictly. You may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the US Embassy or a consulate in the UK.

To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.

More details can be found on this link:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements

Travel from the US to the UK

Find out more here: https://uk.usembassy.gov/

Application process: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

US Consulates in the UK: US Visa and Travel FAQs

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/u-s-visa-and-travel-faqs/

250^th Anniversary Lantern Service

The Old North Church in Boston joins commemorations of the 250^th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution over Patriots Day weekend.

A traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm will honor the famous “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple and ride of Paul Revere. Heather Cox Richardson, acclaimed author and historian, will deliver the keynote address.

The evening culminates with the lighting of the church’s steeple lanterns.

More information and tickets here: https://www.oldnorth.com/lanternservice/

Special Offer for BABCNE Members!

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra concert featuring British mezzo-soprano

Dame Sarah Connolly & soprano Miah Persson

Mahler: Symphony No. 2

Friday, April 18, 8:00 PM Symphony Hall, Boston

preceded by Conductor Benjamin Zander's legendary "Guide to the Music" talk 6:45 pm

Details and Tickets

BABCNE members save $25 on tickets (on price levels A, B, C &D; normally $65-$128)

Enter code BABCNE at checkout, Offer ends Thurday, April 17 at noon.

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