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UK Trade Minister to Lead Major Northern England Delegation to India
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:00
UK Trade Minister to Lead Major Northern England Delegation to India
- •UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will lead a nearly 200-person Great North delegation to India from October 12 to 16.
- •The trade mission aims to capitalize on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect in the summer.
- •The FTA is projected to boost northern England's economy by 450 million pounds annually in the long run.
- •The delegation includes mayors, businesses, universities, and leaders in tourism, culture, and sport from across northern England.
- •Key sectors targeted during the mission include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, technology, and creative industries.
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The Great North trade mission is visiting India to tap into economic opportunities, showcase regional strengths, and build commercial and institutional partnerships created by the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The Great North delegation visit is scheduled to take place between October 12 and 16.
The mission is led by UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, and is delivered in partnership with HSBC and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC).
