Connected UK

The Connected UK interview series explores how global organisations are leveraging Britain's business advantages. From cutting-edge digital infrastructure to strategic partnerships, find out why industry executives and policymakers choose the UK as their gateway to growth and innovation. Produced by Reuters Plus for GREAT

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Aerospace excellence Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oriel Petry, Senior Vice President at Airbus UK, discusses the UK's competitive advantages in advanced manufacturing, from a £5 billion supplier network to sovereign technology capabilities that enable global aerospace innovation and sustainable aviation development. "The diplomatic network and the trade policy supporting our sales is really important. And the UK is absolutely a critical part of that growth," says Petry. Produced by Reuters Plus for GREAT

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Powering innovation Thursday, April 2, 2026

Jay Nair, Executive Vice President at Infosys UK, shares why this global digital services and consulting leader chose the UK as its European hub and how UK businesses are accelerating their AI and digital transformation to lead in global markets. "The UK offers unmatched connectivity across all vectors. Be it talent, innovation [or] the stable regulatory framework," says Nair. Produced by Reuters Plus for GREAT

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Aerospace excellence Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Driving digital trade Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Deann Evans, EMEA Managing Director at Shopify, shares why this Canadian commerce leader chose the UK and how the platform helps UK businesses to sell their products in 175 countries using the latest digital tools. "The UK has incredible digital maturity. They are creative and thinking globally. It's an incredible market for us," says Evans. Produced by Reuters Plus for GREAT