Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:32am on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made clear that visa liberalisation with India “isn’t part of the plan,” even as he begins a two‑day trade mission focused on deepening economic ties. The recently signed UK‑India Free Trade Agreement remains strictly trade‑ and investment‑oriented, with no migration or visa provisions. Despite pressure from UK businesses to relax visa rules for Indian tech talent, Starmer held firm, citing domestic political sensitivity over immigration. He also flagged linking visa policy to returns agreements, though India already has such a returns accord in place. (PC: X)
