UK, India sign historic trade deal

theguardian.com

The UK and India have signed a free trade agreement, hailed as a historic day by leaders Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi. The deal is projected to boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion annually and attract £6 billion in investment, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Negotiations took over three years, and the agreement will see average tariffs on UK goods reduced. Critics have raised concerns about its impact on financial services and India's human rights record.


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