India and the UK signed a social security agreement to prevent double social security payments for citizens on short-term work assignments.

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Social security pact inked with UK to boost workforce mobility
India and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement to prevent double social security payments for their citizens on short-term work assignments. This pact, linked to the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, will take effect in early 2026 and aims to support professionals and boost bilateral partnerships in the services sector.
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The pact will take effect in early 2026 and is linked to the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
The agreement aims to support professionals and boost bilateral partnerships in the services sector.
The pact will facilitate the movement of professionals between the two countries.
The agreement is expected to benefit Indian IT professionals working in the UK and UK professionals working in India.
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