Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:29am on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated he will not increase visa access for high-skilled Indian workers as part of the new trade agreement. Speaking to journalists on his flight to Mumbai, he clarified that the free trade deal does not include new visa pathways. Starmer, who is on a two-day visit with a large delegation of business leaders, is facing pressure from companies concerned about labor shortages. He emphasized that the trade deal is about business engagement, investment, and job creation within the UK.
