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Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa

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OPINION - The Commonwealth case for reparations is not just flawed, it's a waste of time

So, is the Commonwealth conference in Samoa going to be dominated by the possibility that Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds in reparations for the evils of the slave trade? It does rather look like it.

Evening Standard

‘Our nuclear childhood’: the sisters who witnessed H-bomb tests over their Pacific island and are still coming to terms with the fallout

Nuclear detonations were the backdrop to Teeua and Teraabo’s childhood. By the time the sisters were eight and four, the Pacific island on which they grew up, Kiritimati, had hosted 30 atomic and thermonuclear explosions – six during Operation Grapple, a British series between 1957 and 1958, and 24 during…

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OPINION - Penny Mordaunt: London can teach the world a vital lesson

At the heart of our great capital is a set of paradoxes. How can such an old city, with so much history, be so full of innovation and technology? Why is London so anonymous but so obsessed with personalities? How can one of the most densely populated cities be so…

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go on '£20 billion' investment spree in UK through higher borrowing

A string of tax rises are also expected to be announced in the Budget many of which will hit London hard

Evening Standard

King Charles III Faces Reparations Debate At Commonwealth Summit

Britain and King Charles III prepare for significant discussion on reparations for transatlantic slave trade at Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

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Why is Britain facing renewed calls over slavery reparations?

Commonwealth leaders and Labour backbenchers have demanded the Prime Minister open the door to discussions on reparatory justice.

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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

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at ‘challenging’ Budget in new video

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hinted at a “challenging” Budget as she prepares to borrow tens of billions of pounds to invest in Britain’s crumbling infrastructure.

The Independent UK

Voices: Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE : Share your views as disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain next year, amid fears children are illegally buying the devices

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Report suggests Reeves could announce plans to change Britain’s debt rules

The Chancellor will be looking to raise up to £40 billion from tax hikes and spending cuts in order to avoid a return to austerity.

Evening Standard

Louie Hinchliffe on leaving Carl Lewis for new coach Richard Kilty: ‘I took the leap – it just felt right’

Britain’s sprint hope explains why he is being trained by his old teammate after swapping Texas for north-east of England

The Guardian - UK

Why do the clocks go back and was the measure really introduced to help farmers?

Here is everything you need to know about when and why the clocks ‘fall’ back.

Evening Standard

When do the clocks go forward – and why are they changing?

Here is everything you need to know about when and why the clocks go forward

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Disposable vapes set to be banned across Britain from summer of 2025

The ban comes amid fears children are illegally buying and becoming hooked on the flavoured devices

The Independent UK

Reeves promises ‘reset for our economy’ as she prepares for first Budget

The Chancellor said she will make the UK ‘a rock of economic stability’.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to announce major change to fiscal rules releasing £50bn for spending

After weeks of speculation, chancellor will tell IMF in Washington that UK’s debt measure will be redefined to permit borrowing for investment

Evening Standard

Man vs Food star Adam Richman hunting down stolen laptop in London after TV production van 'cleaned out'

The presenter said ‘the entire crew of season two of Adam Richman Eats Britain has just been robbed’

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Calls for UK to end its 'embarrassing' involvement in the Commonwealth

IT is “embarrassing” the UK is still involved in the Commonwealth and should step back from it, activists have suggested.

The Guardian - UK

Geoff Capes, Britain’s greatest shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man, dies aged 75

Geoff Capes, Britain’s greatest shot putter, has died aged 75

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UK and Germany seal defence deal as they eye Russian threat

The first defence pact between the two nations comes as British government pushes a reset with Europe.

Evening Standard

Drivers warned over rise in crashes after clocks change

Darkness will fall earlier when Britain returns to GMT on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa ahead of a biennial summit of 56 leaders of Commonwealth countries

The Independent UK

‘Amazon tax’ to save Britain’s high streets under consideration by Reeves

The British Retail Consortium, the industry’s trade body, welcomed the idea of reform but warned against the idea of simply punishing online players

The Independent UK

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers

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