#BritishChamberChristmasCocktail, a true reflection of the strength of relations between Catalonia and the United Kingdom

Relations between the United Kingdom and Catalonia are at one of their best moments, as was evident yesterday in the celebration of our #BritishChamberChristmasCocktail in Barcelona, thanks to Santander and Future learn.

The facilities of the Former Estrella Damm Factory It was the chosen setting to toast to the successes of 2024 and wish for the best results for 2025. Isabel Perea, President of the British ChamberHe detailed the organization's interests for the next 12 months, such as strengthening ties with public institutions, developing thematic areas for Sustainability, Talent, Education or Tourism, and promoting bilateral relations through business trips to the United Kingdom.

For its part, Daniel Tovar, regional vice-president of the organization in Catalonia, reviewed the frenetic activity of our organization in the Catalan capital, in which we have held activities related to the America's Cup, the Sagrada Familia or the retention of talent in the city.

Lastly, Lloyd MilenThe British Consul in Barcelona emphasized the excellent trade and investment relations between the two regions: “The United Kingdom is Catalonia’s main non-EU market.” It should be noted that British companies have invested €111 million in Catalonia so far in 2024, making it the third-largest recipient of investment among Spain’s autonomous communities in the first six months of the year. Furthermore, British companies are responsible for maintaining 42.800 jobs in the region, representing 1,2% of total employment.

Our now traditional #BritishChamberChristmasCocktaiIt closed with the expected raffle of products and services from partner companies and warmly welcoming the new members of the last six months.

During the event, we were able to introduce the new partners who have joined the organization during the last six months of 2024. Eva Prada, director of the British ChamberShe was in charge of introducing the 8 new partners with a presence in Barcelona:

Corporate Member: Future learn y PKF Attest
Enterprise Member: Alani Higiene Profesional , Castellarnau Ampolla Lawyers, Inventions, Marcel Gómez Consultoría Ambiental
National Partners: Garden Plants Online, Fischerbrown

Lastly, our #BritishChamberChristmasCocktail It concluded with the expected raffle in which companies like Vueling, Future learn, El Corte Inglés, H10 Hotels, Jo Malone andArticket participated.