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Last update: 6 hours agoIndia-UK Trade: India’s trade minister urged businesses to use the new trade pact and called for bilateral trade to double by 2030, highlighting opportunities in clean energy, manufacturing, technology and healthcare. A UK trade mission has also announced £1bn in commercial deals. Economic Outlook: The IMF warns higher energy prices could push UK inflation up and weigh on growth, squeezing households already facing rising costs. EU Relations: Prime Minister Andy Burnham says closer ties with Brussels could boost growth, with a November summit expected to focus on post-Brexit deals; Scottish exporters are pressing for fewer barriers to salmon and seed-potato sales. North Sea Energy: A study commissioned by Rosebank and Jackdaw developer Adura estimates rejecting the fields could cost £10.8bn in economic output over a decade. The government is weighing the projects amid strong environmental opposition. Investment: UK venture funds raised $6.9bn in the strongest fundraising quarter on record, while a £57m investment at Prestwick’s aircraft repair facility is expected to support 150 jobs.
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