The good news is that the India/UK free trade deal seems to have been finalised (after three years).
However, even on the UK Govt's own estimate it will only increase UK GDP by around 0.1% by 2040.
The 'price': easier access for relocating Indian staff & a National Insurance 'holiday' for three years on arrival.
The benefits, large reductions in tariffs on whiskey & cars (the latter still subject to quotas though).
Is this any sort of replacement for EU membership? Hell, no!
#trade
h/t FT
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