New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- A major UK trade mission to India has announced more than GBP 1 billion in new commercial deals, including a GBP 50 million investment in artificial intelligence research in the UK and an expansion of aviation services by Menzies Aviation, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and investment ties following the implementation of their landmark free trade agreement.

According to a release issued by the British High Commission, the announcement comes as a UK trade delegation comprising more than 100 businesses, the UK Business Secretary, the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, seven mayors from northern England and a combined authority leader arrives in India to strengthen tr...