Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in India with a large group of British business and academic leaders to boost trade between the UK and India. The visit follows a recent trade deal between the two nations and aims to enhance economic opportunities. The UK delegation includes leaders from major companies and universities.
Key Facts
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leading a delegation to India to promote trade.
- The visit involves 125 British CEOs, entrepreneurs, and university leaders.
- This initiative aims to enhance trade due to high US tariffs on both countries.
- The UK and India recently signed a major trade agreement in July.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Starmer plan to meet during this visit.
- Trade between the UK and India is valued at $54.8 billion and supports over 600,000 jobs.
- The new trade agreement includes lower tariffs on various goods between the two countries.
- The UK's GDP may increase by 4.8 billion pounds ($6.4 billion) annually due to the deal.
