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New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero

The decisions that shape shipping's future are often made years before new technologies reach commercial deployment. Through its Futures Forum, the UK Chamber is examining the trends and innovations most likely to influence the sector over the coming decades. In this Horizon Scan, Robert Merrylees, Policy Director at the UK Chamber, explores one such area of growing interest: the potential role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in maritime applications and the foundations that would be required to support their safe adoption.

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 15 July, marking a major milestone in one of the world's most important trading relationships. According to UK Government reports, total trade between the UK and India was worth £48 billion in 2025, and the agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion in the long term. It will also see 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India either become duty-free or benefit from reduced tariffs.