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Bulletin PM briefing: Prison in lockdown with two dead and Burnham's plea to world leaders

Hackers target blood banks in another cyber attack — what we know. 'Contaminated drugs' kill two inmates and harm others as prison goes into lockdown. Burnham makes plea to world leaders after Trump rejected in US midterms. Farage claims Putin acted 'rationally' when annexing Crimea in newly unearthed footage. UK…

The Independent UK · 4h ago

'Provide an Umbrella for You All': King Charles Jokes About Viral Antigua Downpour at Commonwealth Dinner

King Charles joked about needing to provide umbrellas after a viral rain mishap in Antigua, as he hosted Commonwealth leaders and urged international cooperation.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

Kemi Badenoch says Africans should apologise for slavery. She should read a history book

Enslavement’s devastating impact on Caribbean and African nations means that cross-diasporic solidarity has become central in addressing its legacy

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

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Slavery reparations 'not feasible' for UK, Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband says

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated a "debt reset" plan for the poorest Commonwealth countries that could alter interest rates on repayments.

Euronews · 9h ago

UK politics: Burnham says US midterm results have created ‘opportunity’ for world to focus on cost of living and ending Iran war – as it happened

‘I think people want to see the world coming together and focusing on the things that matter to people,’ PM says

The Guardian - UK · 11h ago

UK could issue formal slavery apology – but Miliband insists it won't cost taxpayers

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The Independent UK · 11h ago

Slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers, Miliband insists

The Foreign Secretary accused previous governments of having had a tendency to ‘sweep under the carpet’ the issue of slavery

The Independent UK · 12h ago

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'Pay up': Meet the activists demanding UK reparations for slavery

ANDY Burnham and the King have almost apologised for Britain’s role in slavery, but even if they did, that wouldn’t be enough say activists

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3

The Guardian view on apologising for slavery: a necessary process has at last begun

Editorial: Andy Burnham’s commitment to a structured dialogue with Caribbean governments is a step forward, but they need more than words

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

With slavery, Britain has a debt to acknowledge – but not a price to pay

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Just as this country played a leading role in abolition in the 19th century, now it can take the lead in a process of repentance and reconciliation... without opening the door to reparations

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Britain must have the courage to face its legacy of slavery

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Andy Burnham in which he says that people today can’t be held personally liable for the country’s historical wrongs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

King Charles addresses summit as demands for slavery apology grow

Speaking in Antigua, the king did not give explicit support for reparations but said he wanted to ‘address past wrongs’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

King Charles says he has greater understanding of 'horrors' of slavery, falls short of apology

King Charles III told the heads of 56 Commonwealth countries on Tuesday that he has a greater understanding of the horrors of slavery, calling it a "shameful chapter of history". This comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to the United Kingdom apologising for the transatlantic slave…

France 24 · Nov 3

As King Charles visits the Caribbean, is the reparations movement approaching a tipping point?

The British monarch has been stalked by protesters during his visit to the Bahamas, Antigua and Guyana – and they will only become more insistent as time goes on

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

British people don’t need to apologise for slavery – but the government does

Andy Burnham’s intervention is important. Because when it comes to Britain’s role in the transatlantic trade, the collective amnesia is stunning, says historian Olivette Otele

The Times of India · Nov 3

King Charles to express 'sorrow' over slavery as UK weighs apology to former colonies

UK PM Burnham, meanwhile, is using the summit to discuss Britain's historical role in slavery with leaders of Commonwealth nations. The Labour prime minister, who took office in July, said he was open to a formal apology but ruled out financial reparations demanded by some Caribbean countries. Britain's involvement in…

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Slavery reparations would be ‘a vast unjust fine on the British people’, says ex-Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby writes for The Independent that reparations on the British people would be ‘for a crime they did not commit’

Evening Standard · Nov 3

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.

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Evening Standard · Nov 3

King to speak about slavery with ‘unflinching honesty’ at Commonwealth summit

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), being hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, has attracted global attention.

The Independent UK · Nov 2

Burnham rejects claims proposing slavery talks put King Charles under pressure

The Prime Minister expressed an openness to an apology regarding slavery, while firmly ruling out reparations

Evening Standard · Nov 2

PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King

The two men met in Antigua where the King will deliver the keynote address opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Evening Standard · Nov 2

PM’s Commonwealth ‘debt reset’ plan after opening door to slavery apology

The Prime Minister will argue work to support member states amid rising global interest rate costs must include non-G7 donors and the private sector.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology

Andy Burnham to launch ‘structured dialogue’ on issue at Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda

Evening Standard · Nov 2

King chats with Sir Idris Elba during unexpected meeting in Antigua

Charles and the actor were attending separate events at a popular tourist attraction.

The Independent UK · Nov 2

What Idris Elba said to King Charles at an unexpected meeting in Antigua

King Charles was greeted by actor Idris Elba in Antigua

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