Downing Street has reaffirmed that negotiations over the United Kingdom’s technology prosperity agreement with the United States remain live and ongoing, even as Washington has temporarily paused the implementation of key elements of the pact.

The British government’s response comes after reporting that the Trump administration delayed progress on the so-called Tech Prosperity Deal agreed during President Donald Trump’s state visit to London earlier this year.

The agreement, which was intended to unlock tens of billions of dollars in cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, was heralded as a strategic step in deepening economic and technological ties between the two countries.

However, officials in Washington reportedly expressed frustration over regulatory divergences, particularly around digital regulation, food standards and so-called non-tariff barriers, leading to a temporary pause in moving forward with some aspects of the pact.

In response to queries from journalists, a Downing Street spokesperson said that the United Kingdom remains "in active conversations with US counterparts at all levels of government" and stressed that both sides are committed to securing a deal that will benefit workers and industries on both sides of the Atlantic.

The spokesman asserted that renegotiation and clarification of technical details are a normal part of complex bilateral agreements and that the underlying partnership between London and Washington remains strong.

British ministers have emphasised that the UK will maintain its regulatory standards — including on digital services and food safety — even as it seeks concessions and mutual recognition on trade and technology issues.

They argue that protecting national standards while expanding cooperation is central to the government’s approach.

Officials also reiterated that the UK and US remain united in broader strategic priorities, including innovation, economic security and transatlantic relations, which provide a durable foundation for continued dialogue.

While the formal implementation of the technology deal has been slowed, both governments have indicated they intend to resume more detailed negotiations in the new year.

The UK position underscores an enduring commitment to deliver the benefits envisaged by the original pact without compromising on key regulatory principles.

The continued negotiation reflects the complexity of aligning two of the world’s largest economies on emerging technology policy, even within the context of a longstanding and multifaceted bilateral relationship.