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India, UK review FTA progress, pact may be signed by September
India and the UK reviewed progress on their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to sign it by September 2025. The pact, under legal review, may take up to 15 months to become operational and will boost cooperation in trade, tech, defence, and innovation.
Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat
Scotland's meat industry says it is becoming concerned about the "creepage" of imports from countries which have signed trade deals with the UK.
Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal
PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat.
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The deal includes a 10% levy on most UK goods, including cars, and did not address the expected removal of charges on steel imports. The UK has agreed to scrap tariffs on beef.
Canada agrees to ratify Britain’s accession to major trans-Pacific trade pact
Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal.
Rockhopper "disappointed" by award annulment in case against Italy
Rockhopper Exploration PLC suffered a blow in its campaign to win GBP190 million in tranche payments from the Italian government.
UK seeks to accelerate implementation of US trade agreement - FT
Britain is pressing the United States to speed up the implementation of a trade agreement announced earlier this month, amid uncertainty over when tariff cuts for UK carmakers and steel producers will take effect.
Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states
Trade unions and human rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.
Gender equality key feature in FTAs
India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom and the European Union include specific provisions aimed at promoting women’s economic empowerment and gender equality, unlocking around $500 billion in trade opportunities by 2030.
Panthera Resources files $1.58bn damage claim against India over Bhukia project
UK-based gold exploration company Panthera Resources, through its Australian subsidiary Indo Gold, has filed a claim for damages totalling $1.58bn against the Republic of India, alleging breaches of a bilateral investment treaty.