UK/India trade talks are facing challenges due to India's request for social security rebates for its workers in the UK, which UK Minister @KemiBadenoch aims to avoid. This issue is politically sensitive as it could benefit Infosys, a company owned by Sunak's father-in-law. The impasse has led to difficulties in closing the trade deal. India is seeking around £200 million payment from the UK Treasury for payments made by Indian workers in the UK, which would also benefit Infosys and its workers.
India pushes UK to accept watered-down trade deal - The Times and The Sunday Times Oops. https://t.co/ComNjiX5fI
Kemi Badenoch attempting to close a deal with India... BUT India wants around £200 million payment from Treasury for payments made by Indian workers in UK. This UK social security deal would obvs also benefit Infosys & its workers. Watch this space. https://t.co/XEDHUo05pB
UK-India trade deal talks hit impasse over social security payments https://t.co/9NsvFFkPiG
New - UK/India trade talks hit problems over India’s call for social security rebates for its workers in the UK - something which @KemiBadenoch is “keen to avoid”. Also politically awkward - Infosys, founded by Sunak’s father-in-law, would be a big beneficiary
New - UK/India trade talks hitting problem over Delhi’s call for Indian workers in UK to get a social security rebate. @KemiBadenoch wants to “avoid” it. Awkward politically too: Infosys, owned by Sunak’s father-in-law, would be a big winner https://t.co/XMErKsfh9t