The UK is eyeing India’s controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.

The event saw the announcement of major new contracts with Indian airlines and fresh investments from UK fintech giants Revolut and Tide, signalling renewed momentum in bilateral trade and investment relations. Starmer described these deals as a powerful example of the kind of cooperation that can drive shared prosperity for both nations.

The United Kingdom looks to India’s Aadhaar for guidance on its new “Brit Card”, but experts warn of privacy and implementation pitfalls.

Currently, four crore students study at UK universities in India, but according to a press release by the government of UK, seven crore places are needed by 2035.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lit diyas in Mumbai on Wednesday, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and the United Kingdom as the Diwali festival approaches.

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Mumbai, where the two held engaging discussions on avenues to deepen trade and economic partnership between India and the UK.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that his country will not increase visa access for Indian workers despite the Free Trade Agreement, emphasising that the focus is on business engagement rather than visa pathways.