The UK government has announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, agreed in May this year. According to the government’s press release, for financial and professional services the deal provides locked-in market access and legal certainty and ensures UK firms are treated on par with domestic suppliers. Separately, the UK government has also renewed the Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership with India, enhancing cooperation on defence, education, climate and technology. Both countries also agreed to strengthen collaboration in tackling serious fraud, organised crime and illegal migration. This includes agreeing to finalise a new criminal records sharing agreement to support proceedings, maintain accurate watchlists and enforce travel bans.
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