Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in implementing the UK-India trade deal. Their exchange suggests outstanding issues, potentially including steel safeguard measures, have been resolved, paving the way for the agreement's early entry into force.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in implementing the UK-India trade deal. Their…

The deal will come into force on July 15 and is expected to boost the UK’s GDP by £4.8 billion annually.

India-UK free trade pact effective July 15 boosts exports, reduces tariffs, and enhances protections for expatriate workers.

Date agreed upon after PMs Starmer and Modi meet at G7