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Starmer running out of time to land Chagos Islands deal before Trump takes power

The UK and Mauritius governments issue a joint statement admitting that they still have not agreed a deal for the handover of the Chagos Islands with an incoming Trump administration set to try to block an agreement

The Independent UK

UK and Mauritius say ‘good progress’ made in Chagos Islands talks

A Mauritian delegation visited London for talks on the controversial deal.

Evening Standard

Labour ex-minister in call to withdraw from ‘irresponsible’ Chagos Islands deal

Admiral Lord West of Spithead said ministers have a ‘get out of jail free card’ to withdraw from the deal.

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UK considering frontloading payments to Mauritius over Chagos deal

Downing Street would not be drawn on financial arrangements, but it is thought Whitehall could stump up a number of years’ payments

Evening Standard

Prioritise cash for UK military over Mauritian demands on Chagos, say Tories

The UK Government’s agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands has run into trouble following elections in Mauritius and the United States.

The Independent UK

Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease

UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base

The Guardian - UK

English Pro Reveals He Was 'Close To Giving Up' The Game Before Ending 14-Year Wait For Latest DP World Tour Win

John Parry shot a superb final-round 64 at the 2024 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open to seal his second DP World Tour victory - over a decade after his first...

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Beachcomber Resorts Mauritius: Setting the standard for luxury on the paradise island

Exploring four of the group’s eight hotels, Jessica Landon finds out why Beachcomber is the name to know when experiencing this paradise island

Evening Standard

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

It comes after the new Mauritian prime minister rejected an initial draft deal.

Evening Standard

Fears Starmer deal won’t stop China building rival military base on Chagos Islands

Revelation comes as minister insists that deal can be saved after Mauritius government demanded talks are reopened to get more concessions from UK

The Independent UK

UK To Transfer Chagos Islands To Mauritius Despite Controversy

Learn about the British government's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with Diego Garcia base remaining under British contro...

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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

The British government says it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Farage warns ministers of ‘very deep disquiet’ in Trump camp over Chagos deal

The Government insisted the deal to give up sovereignty over the Chagos Islands but lease back the Diego Garcia base was backed by the US.

Evening Standard

UK government denies rift with Mauritian PM over Chagos Islands deal

Downing Street says ‘details’ being discussed after newly elected Navinchandra Ramgoolam criticised the agreement

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The Independent UK

Mauritius PM rejects Starmer’s draft Chagos sovereignty deal

Navin Ramgoolam said the deal agreed between the UK and his predecessor would not produce the benefits his country should expect.

Evening Standard

Mauritius PM rejects Starmer's draft Chagos sovereignty deal

Navin Ramgoolam said the deal agreed between the UK and his predecessor would not produce the benefits his country should expect

The Independent UK

Blow for Starmer as Mauritius PM rejects Chagos deal and demands talks reopen

Tories demand answers on ‘basic facts’ about ‘crumbling’ Chagos Islands deal as Mauritius PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam has pulls the plug on agreement demanding talks are reopened

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Mauritius issues arrest warrant against former central bank governor

Harvesh Kumar Seegolam faces questions in a probe into alleged conspiracy to defraud case.

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The Independent UK

Foreign Office admits it does not know how much money has been spent on Chagos deal so far

Upon request, the government department was unable to produce a figure for how much has been spent on legal costs, travel costs and other expenses

The Independent UK

Holly Willoughby enjoys luxurious Mauritius holiday with Nicole Appleton ahead of TV return

Holly Willoughby shared footage of her luxurious holiday to Mauritius with best friend Nicole Appleton ahead of her TV return.

Al Jazeera

Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments

Muslim land endowments in India span an area twice the size of Mauritius. Now a battle for their control is on.

Evening Standard

Farage calls for referendum on Chagos Islands as he criticises ‘rotten’ deal

Several opposition MPs raised concerns over the agreement between the UK and Mauritius.

The Independent UK

Mauritius orders review of Chagos Islands deal as Starmer’s plan dealt another blow

The Mauritian government is now launching its own review into the Chagos deal after The Independent revealed concerns from the incoming Trump administration and phone hacking of British officials

Evening Standard

Starmer defends Chagos agreement as ‘good deal’

The deal to cede sovereignty over the archipelago to the Mauritian government secures the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

The Independent UK

Farage claims Trump insiders ‘horrified’ at Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

Nigel Farage has claimed that senior members of Donald Trump's incoming cabinet are "horrified" at Sir Keir Starmer's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

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