The free trade agreement talks with India began in January 2022, under the then UK Conservative government. The target was to significantly boost the GBP 38.1 billion a year UK-India trading partnership.
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UK Opposition launches Labour Indians group to connect with diaspora
The Labour Party’s shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, marked the launch of “Labour Indians” in the Houses of Parliament complex in London.
Sunil Bharti Mittal becomes first Indian to be knighted by King Charles III of United Kingdom
The investiture ceremony for Sunil Bharti Mittal will be conducted by the British High Commissioner to India at a later date, when he will formally hand over the royal insignia to Mittal.
India-UK trade: New campaign given ‘Alive with Opportunity’ motto for doubling trade by 2030
A new campaign with the motto ‘Alive with Opportunity’ has been launched by Kemi Badenoch, Business and Trade Secretary, UK, with the aim of doubling trade with India by 2030.
Delhi, Mumbai may get more British Airways flights, as the airline aims to benefit from stronger India-UK trade ties
India and the UK are looking to significantly increase bilateral trade; British Airways wants to be a part of the growth story. It has opened a new call centre in India and plans to increase flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
Rishi Sunak honours 101-year-old Sikh soldier with Points of Light award; enjoys music with Indian diaspora
The Points of Light honour was presented by the prime minister to Rajindar Singh Dhatt, one of the last surviving Sikh soldiers who fought in WWII; the honouring ceremony was accompanied by a reception.
Jaishankar discusses security of consulates, democratic responsibilities with UK Minister
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar discussed the security of India’s diplomatic missions with visiting UK minister Lord Tariq Ahmad.
New British monarch King Charles III has a deep connection with India
King Charles III: The new monarch has a strong connection with India, notwithstanding the complicated history of the two nations.
Modi, Sunak discuss FTAs, ‘anti-India elements’, economic offenders in phone call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation with his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak, reviewed the progress on a number of bilateral issues as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.
Indian government orders CBI to probe Oxfam India for FCRA breaches
The Indian government has reportedly asked the CBI to investigate the Indian arm of the global non-profit Oxfam, following allegations that it was violating the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020.
