US president-elect Donald Trump says he has appointed British TV producer Mark Burnett as his special envoy to the UK.
Mr Burnett, 64, created and worked alongside Mr Trump on the US series, The Apprentice, which made the president-elect internationally famous for firing a succession of contestants vying for roles in his businesses. The London-born producer has also worked on popular reality shows such as Shark Tank, The Voice, and Survivor. In a statement, Mr Trump said: 'It is my great honour to appoint Mark Burnett as the special envoy to the United Kingdom.
Mr Burnett will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges, according to the statement. It comes after Mr Trump, who will take office following his inauguration on 20 January, nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as America's ambassador to the UK. Earlier this week, Sir Keir Starmer named Labour grandee Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US.
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