 'Remember that the trade deal [with India] is just one part of a broader relationship we have, which is incredibly strong.' In an olive branch to Delhi, the British government last night announced it will launch a new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme. The UK will offer 3,000 places annually to 18–30 year-old degree educated Indian nationals to come to the UK to live and work here for up to two years. The scheme will be reciprocal. The proposed trade agreement would be the first deal of its kind India has made with a European country. MORE ONYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.){kind=link}
The PM will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in Indonesia on Wednesday, and is desperate to revive a crucial trade deal
Rishi Sunak has agreed to allow thousands of Indians to come and work in the UK as he attempts to revive talks on a trade deal.
The PM will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in Indonesia on Wednesday.
It had been hoped the two countries would have signed a trade deal by Diwali last month, but negotiations have slowed following a disagreement over visas.
Mr Sunak last night stressed that he “wouldn’t sacrifice quality for speed ” in the latest indication a deal may not be signed soon.