The UK is nearing a £1.6 billion trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This follows other agreements made under Keir Starmer's leadership with the US, India, and the EU. While the deal could significantly boost trade, increasing it by £8.6 billion by 2035, human rights groups argue it falls short on crucial ethical standards regarding modern slavery and worker rights. The TUC has expressed caution, emphasizing the need for legal human rights commitments in any future agreements.
The UK is on the verge of a 1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states, drawing criticism for lacking human rights protections, particularly for migrant workers.
Human rights groups have voiced concerns that without concrete legal commitments on human rights, particularly on migrant worker protections, the agreement may be problematic.
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