Modi In UK UK Signs Biggest Post-Brexit Trade Deal – Starmer Calls It a 'Game-Changer'
| India-UK free trade pact signedIn a landmark announcement, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the latest trade agreement as 'the biggest and economically most significant deal since the UK left the European Union.' This historic post-Brexit deal aims to boost economic growth, open new markets, and strengthen the country's global trade presence.The agreement is set to benefit key industries including technology, energy, finance, and manufacturing, while also creating new opportunities for exporters and investors. Experts believe this deal could redefine the UK's trade policies for years to come, offering an alternative path to the EU model. n18oc_world
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