Switzerland and the United Kingdom have enjoyed close bilateral historical relations for many decades, which continue to this day.

Switzerland represented British interests in Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and the Axis occupied and allied countries during World War II from 1941 to 1945.

[2] During the Cold War Anglo-Swiss relations became even closer, and due to common interests there was cooperation on a number of issues.

Around 700 Swiss companies currently do business in the UK with the financial sector playing a large role in Anglo-Swiss economic relations.

[9] During the Cold War, the Swiss Army unit Projekt-26 received covert training from the British intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6.