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What form could reparations for slavery take?
How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?1 hour ago -
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Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit
Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...5 hours ago -
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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.3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Leaders meet at Commonwealth summit with slavery reparations on agenda
Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa to discuss climate change and reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.4 hours ago -
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Starmer under pressure to accept slavery reparations, as minister claims UK will eventually agree - UK politics live
PM Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that “no one ...7 hours 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".Yesterday -
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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 issueYesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support
Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance. Patricia Scotland, the departing secretary general of the Commonwealth, has ...Yesterday - Climate -
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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.2 days ago -
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Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed
The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.2 days ago -
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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 ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
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5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.3 days ago -
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Keir Starmer flies to Samoa to answer tricky questions from Commonwealth allies
Slavery reparations and Britain’s shrinking aid budget are up for debate at annual Commonwealth summit this week3 days ago -
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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 -
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Bacon urges 'respect' for election
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...3 days ago -
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Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election4 days ago - Japan -
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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 ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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How Arizona Senate candidates are engaging with Native American voters
Senate Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego has now visited 20 of the 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona, communities that have historically felt isolated from the government. NBC News' Vaughn ...5 days ago -
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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.6 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games confirmed
Glasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.6 days ago -
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Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference
Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a ...October 17 -
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The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneOctober 16 -
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Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms
Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard. Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts days after ...October 15 -
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Jane Street interns make more than Keir Starmer and Jay Powell
More Money Than God 2.0October 15 -
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Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist
Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoysOctober 14 - India -
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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 -
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anaemic investment in the country.October 14 - United Kingdom -
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Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14 -
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Noah Lyles and fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield announce engagement
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are ready to sprint down the aisle.October 14