British workers, already feeling the pinch from record-high taxes, are now left wondering why they’re footing the bill while new arrivals from India get a pretty sweet deal under Keir Starmer’s latest trade agreement.
The Prime Minister unveiled what he called a “fantastic” new deal, praising it as a win for UK businesses, workers, and shoppers. But while he was singing its praises, the details started to raise eyebrows, especially once the Indian government piped up, calling it a massive win for helping more Indians move to Britain, reported GB News.
Here’s where it gets a bit thorny: under the deal, Indian workers coming to Britain — and Brits heading to India — won’t have to pay National Insurance for the first three years. This, at a time when the government has hiked NI contributions for everyone else. It’s left many asking: how is this fair?
Labour insists this deal doesn’t actually change immigration rules. But the Indian government says otherwise. And now we’re hearing that Indian yoga instructors, chefs, and musicians, who previously had no clear route into UK jobs — can now apply for skilled worker visas. That feels like a major shift, doesn’t it?
Of course, it’s being sold as a win-win: the government reckons it’ll boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion and lift wages by £2.2 billion a year by 2040. But not everyone’s convinced. One Tory MP’s already poked holes in those figures, suggesting the real impact on GDP could be as little as 0.1%, with barely any effect on our personal income. Some reckon it might even cost us more than it brings in.
The concerns go further. Back in 2020, more Indian nationals overstayed their visas than any other group — over 20,000, to be exact. And as of 2025, reports show that over 3,500 Indian nationals were claiming UK benefits, making them one of the top five nationalities doing so.
So here we are: hard-working Brits taxed more than ever, watching as newcomers are potentially handed tax breaks and job routes they didn’t have before. Employers might start favouring cheaper labour from abroad, which could mean fewer opportunities and lower wages for locals.
It’s not about xenophobia — it’s about fairness. When British workers are being squeezed dry, deals like this feel like a slap in the face. Why are we tightening our belts while others get a free ride?
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