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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.57 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks
The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparations ahead of Commonwealth summit
PM plans to focus on ‘future-facing challenges’ such as climate change but Caribbean leaders hope to raise the issue17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Starmer says he wants to ‘look forward’ and not talk about slavery reparations
UK prime minister would rather work with nations on ‘future-facing challenges’ at Commonwealth summit. . Keir Starmer has insisted he wants to “look forward” rather than have “very long endless ...17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Nobel laureates endorse Harris economic agenda
Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics are backing Vice President Harris’s vision for the economy, calling it “vastly better” to that of former President Trump. “Harris’s economic agenda will ...19 hours ago -
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Putin returns to world stage hosting 36 leaders at Brics summit in Russia
West infuriated as UN secretary general accepts invitation to meeting of countries including China, India and Iran. Vladimir Putin, ostracised by the west and labelled a possible war criminal by ...Yesterday - Russia -
World - The New York Times
Putin Welcomes Xi and Other World Leaders to Russia for BRICS Summit
The Russian leader wants to cast himself as a global statesman, even as the U.S. and its Western allies try to isolate him.Yesterday - Russia -
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These world leaders attended Putin's summit in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and other world leaders for the BRICS Summit in Kazan. CBS News' Ian Lee breaks down who attended the event and its ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers?
The Commonwealth Games will take place in 2026 after Glasgow stepped in to host, but the stripped-back event has left some celebrating and others disappointed.Yesterday -
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Russia pushes 'new world order' agenda as it hosts beefed-up BRICS summit
Russia is rolling out the red carpet to its allies on Tuesday as it hosts the latest BRICS summit in a show of strength to the West.Yesterday - Russia -
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Inside the big summit where Putin hopes to defy western pressure on Ukraine war
As President Vladimir Putin tries reposition himself as an international ambassador at the BRICS summit in Russia, his war with Ukraine looms over it.Yesterday - Ukraine -
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Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit intended to counterbalance Western clout
China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other global leaders have arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies that the Kremlin hopes to turn ...Yesterday -
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Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit
Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says
News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...6 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon6 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda
The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries. Clashes expected at EU summit as immigration tops agenda EU leaders met ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Clashes expected at EU summit as migration ‘return hubs’ top agenda
Plans for processing asylum claims offshore gain traction among leaders unnerved by rise of far right. Why immigration is a big issue again European leaders are expected to clash over the ...6 days ago - European Union -
World - Financial Times
Meloni’s migration meeting sets tone for fractious EU leaders’ summit
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UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
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EU and Gulf leaders held inaugural leaders' summit against background of Mideast turmoil
The leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations held an inaugural summit against a backdrop of turmoil in the Middle East and struggles to find a unified position on the war in UkraineOctober 16 - European Union -
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Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
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Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...October 14 - United Kingdom