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UK and India Near Completion of Landmark Free Trade Agreement

After finalizing the mobility chapter, negotiators in London resolve nearly all issues, with an announcement expected soon.

Progress has been made in a trade deal between Britain and India after years of negotiations
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Overview

  • The UK and India have concluded 25 of the 26 chapters in their free trade agreement, with only one minor issue remaining unresolved.
  • India has accepted limited visa concessions, with approximately 100 new work visas for Indian professionals annually, finalizing the mobility chapter.
  • Key sticking points include India's push for exemptions from UK national insurance contributions for short-term workers and concerns over a proposed carbon border tax.
  • Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds held productive talks in London, signaling imminent progress on the deal.
  • An official announcement is anticipated soon, with British business leaders invited to 10 Downing Street for updates on the negotiations.