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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
David Lynch

UK and India sign ‘historic’ £6bn free trade agreement during Modi visit

Britain and India signed a free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars and allow more market access for businesses.

Sir Keir Starmer told his Indian counterpart the signing of the trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries.

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