The Latest Breaking News from Chogm

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

The final communique signed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting acknowledged calls for a discussion on the matter.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

‘Time has come’: Commonwealth heads agree to reparatory justice dialogue despite reluctant UK

UK government stresses it does not pay reparations and said before Chogm summit that issue was not on agenda

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024

Royal Navy to expand patrols in Pacific Ocean, Starmer announces

The larger naval presence will include more joint patrols across the world’s largest ocean.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

King’s landmark speech opening Commonwealth summit to focus on path of history

It will be the first time Charles will address the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as its head.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

King to tell world leaders at Commonwealth summit that unity is their strength

Charles will address presidents and prime ministers when he launches the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Commonwealth heads ‘could agree plans to discuss slavery reparations’

Sir Keir Starmer touched down in the Pacific Island nation overnight ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm).

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Starmer: Commonwealth should focus on ‘here and now’, not on slavery reparations

The Prime Minister said he believes the Commonwealth should instead be ‘facing forward’ together on current day issues like climate change.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support

Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’

Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as excitement on the island builds

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024