UK visa rules to ease for Indians? What UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Day 1 of India visit

Both PMS expressed commitment to strengthening the global fight against terrorism. It was agreed that extremism and radicalisation pose a threat to both societies and that there is a need to enhance bilateral collaboration to deal with the scourges of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

India, UK to cooperate in tackling extremism, terror and serious fraud: MEA

The deal must now be ratified by both countries’ parliaments. Officials say the agreement could come into effect by early 2026. Meanwhile, parallel discussions on investment protection, carbon border tax alignment, and digital tax policy are still ongoing.

What’s inside the $34 billion India–UK free trade deal?

India and the United Kingdom signed a Free Trade Agreement on Thursday (Jul 24). This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London.

PM Modi meets Starmer: India-UK sign landmark free trade deal in London

While the FTA marks a win for India and the UK, it introduces new challenges for the US and Japan. The agreement is expected to trigger heightened competition in a number of sectors where the US has a strong presence, and Japan’s exports could face competition from lower-cost UK products.

India and UK set to ink trade deal: What is on the cards?

The Indian government has reportedly denied media reports that the trade talks with the United Kingdom were suspended as it failed to condemn the Sikh extremist group that attacked the Indian High Commission in London last month.

India dismisses reports of halting trade talks with UK over Sikh extremism: Report 

United Kingdom's Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch will be in Delhi from today as the 6th round of FTA negotiations between the UK and India begin. Both sides are working on an ambitious trade pact that aims to ease customs duties on goods.

UK trade secretary arrives in Delhi to discuss Free Trade Agreement

UK is reportedly planning to ease immigration rules for Indian citizens by planning to offer cheaper visas as part of the upcoming trade talks that is set to take place in New Delhi, according to a media report.

UK planning to ease visa rules for Indian citizens to clinch trade deal: Report

The United Kingdom and India have finalised a deal that would allow citizens of the two countries to work and live in each other's country for a period of two years, a report said.

India, UK agree deal to allow young people work and live in each other's countries