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Andy Burnham wants progress on Chagos Islands stalemate ‘by the end of the year’

A deal to cede control of the archipelago to Mauritius while securing a joint US-UK military base has been left in limbo.

Evening Standard · Nov 5

PM opens slavery apology talks with Commonwealth as King also set to raise issue

The King will speak with ‘sincere sorrow’ about slavery as he addresses Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.

Evening Standard · Nov 3

Burnham pledges £40m in aid for Caribbean amid calls for reparations over UK’s role in the slave trade

The prime minister said the money will go towards green energy schemes in the Caribbean

The Independent UK · Nov 2

Tory grandee blasts slave reparations after Burnham denies payout plans

Former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has told The Independent that paying compensation for events 300 years ago is ‘illogical and should be rejected’ as leftwing Labour MPs push the prime minister to agree to payouts

The Independent UK · Nov 2

Starmer: Change in Europe-US defence ties is ‘permanent, not Trump aberration’

In his first major intervention since leaving Downing Street, the former prime minister warned that ‘things will not go back to the way they were’.

Evening Standard · Oct 31

Knight in Shining Ballon d'Or? Downing Street Praises Harry Kane but Makes No Knighthood Promise

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals in 2025-26, prompting renewed calls for a knighthood while Downing Street declined to endorse the honour.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

Bulletin PM briefing: MPs 'detained by Israeli officials' and No 10 hints at Harry Kane knighthood

MPs 'detained by Israeli officials and refused entry to the West Bank' Downing Street responds to Harry Kane knighthood rumours after Ballon d’Or win Two men, 24, charged with security offences over RAF Fairford incident Data reveals the percentage of Reform donors recently based overseas The UK set to rejoin…

The Independent UK · Oct 27

How has Andy Burnham used his first 100 days in power?

From ‘everyday fixes’, party management and communications to long-term plans for care and pensions, the PM’s six key acts so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

Arise Sir Harry? London MPs lead calls for Kane knighthood after Ballon d'Or triumph

Speculation spirals over a knighthood for Harry Kane after he became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the coveted Ballon d'Or

Evening Standard · Oct 27

Andy Burnham Says He Wants UK To Rejoin EU in His Lifetime but Rules Out Move This Parliament

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out pursuing EU membership during the current Parliament but said he would like Britain to rejoin the bloc during his lifetime.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27