Global private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to pledge an eye-watering £100 billion (approx. $136 billion) investment into United Kingdom assets over the next 10 years, according to reports on Monday. The move is expected to be formally announced as part of a government-backed showcase of US-UK trade and investment, timed around US President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit.
A decade-long commitment
The reported £100 billion pledge will be spread across multiple sectors of the British economy, including real estate, infrastructure, energy transition, and financial services, positioning Blackstone as one of the most significant foreign investors in the UK. Sources suggest this forms part of a coordinated effort to underline Britain’s attractiveness for large-scale global capital, especially as the UK looks to strengthen economic ties with Washington.
Linked to Trump’s UK visit
Trump is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom between September 17 and 19, 2025, with some speculation he could arrive a day earlier. His trip is being framed as a grand showcase of US-UK trade relations, with the Blackstone announcement set to be a centerpiece. The optics of this move are critical: it emphasizes American investor confidence in the UK while adding political weight to Trump’s visit.
Why it matters
For the UK government, this investment commitment comes as a major vote of confidence amid concerns about capital outflows and sluggish growth. For Blackstone, it highlights a long-term strategy to double down on UK opportunities across asset classes. The scale of the commitment — one of the largest ever by a private equity firm in the UK — could reshape the country’s investment landscape over the coming decade.
