Mauritian PM asks for independent review of Chagos Island deal with UK

Recently elected PM Navin Ramgoolam tells parliament contents of negotiations ‘unknown’ to new government. The Mauritian prime minister has asked for an independent review of the Chagos Islands ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Mauritius asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

The announcement comes after Mauritius's new prime minister expressed doubts over the deal.

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

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World - The Guardian - November 13

Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

UK government seeks meeting with Trump team over Chagos Islands agreement

National security adviser will travel to Washington in attempt to persuade US president-elect not to rip up deal. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s national security adviser is ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Mauritius raises concerns about UK plan to cede sovereignty over Chagos Islands

Focus of controversy is British efforts to secure a key US military base

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Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate

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Sen. John Barrasso dodges when asked if Trump should maintain DOJ's independence

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FEMA chief says she will ask for independent probe into orders to bypass Trump supporters

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Russia's nuclear rhetoric won't dent UK support for Ukraine - PM

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Island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first

Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the community-owned water system.

Ministers launch review into UK rail fare prosecutions

Move follows concern over claims of train operators taking disproportionate action against passengers

World - Financial Times - November 13

Direct Line playing hardball with Aviva bid

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Rome rules out decree to counter UniCredit takeover bid for BPM

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Prison officers deal drugs and ask inmates for sex, BBC told

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Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...

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Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live

Biden says the deal, accepted by both sides effective at 4am local time on Wednesday; US president says he will also keep pushing for Gaza ceasefire. Biden announces ceasefire deal to end ...

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How will the UK deal with the second Trump presidency?

There have been several awkward stumbles in the relationship between the once-and-future president and his British counterpart.

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UK M&A activity sweeps market with £5.3bn of deals

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The Bilbaos review – soulful study of a tough guy boxer dealing with emotional baggage

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UK air traffic control failure cost up to £100mn, finds review

Report into August 2023 travel chaos highlights lack of planning and training across the aviation sector

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Reeves pushes back multiyear UK spending review until June

Delay from planned spring 2025 Treasury announcement will extend period of uncertainty for government departments

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

The debate over parenting and independence

Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns.

UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger

CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism

CMA chief says agency is very aware that boosting the economy is an important part of its mandate

World - Financial Times - November 21

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

UK signs deal with Iraq to tackle people smugglers in Europe

Yvette Cooper says deal means cooperation with Iraqi security forces and faster return of refused asylum seekers. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s government has signed a deal ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

UK and Iraq strike deal to clamp down on people smuggling gangs

The agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel.

A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

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Music Review: The Breeders' Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini

Nearly 35 years after the Pixies enlisted the late Steve Albini for their 1988 debut studio album “Surfer Rosa,” bassist Kim Deal reunited with the acclaimed audio engineer before his death for ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

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Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters

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