India-UK trade talks set to end with key issues unresolved

The latest round of trade talks between the UK and India appears set to end without a breakthrough. Negotiations for a free-trade agreement, seen as a key prize of Brexit, have been plagued by disputes over visas, market access, and more. Indian negotiators don’t have sufficient time to engage on the pending issues ahead of elections likely in April, two people familiar with the development said, refusing to be identified as the discussions are private. That means the 14th round of talks is likely to close without further discussions.