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Trump aide brands UK plan to hand over Chagos Islands ‘calamitous’

It comes as Mauritian government sources told The Independent that a final draft of a revised Chagos deal is now on the table

The Independent UK

UK Delays Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal Pending US Consultation

Britain delays Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius, citing U.S. national security concerns. Ongoing negotiations seek resolution.

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UK says a deal on the Chagos Islands won't be finalized until Trump is consulted

Britain’s government has confirmed that it will not finalize a deal to hand over sovereignty of the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius until President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is consulted

The Independent UK

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UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration will be allowed to consider Chagos Islands deal, says No 10

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia military base.

Evening Standard

Mauritius to continue negotiations with UK over Chagos Islands handover

The Mauritian government said its commitment to resolve the dispute over sovereignty was ‘unshaken’.

The Independent UK

Farage and Truss in right-wing plot to derail Chagos Islands deal at the last minute

Exclusive: Chagos Islands row has ‘laid the groundwork’ for future cooperation between Tories and Reform, a leading organiser of efforts to stop the deal with Mauritius has claimed

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UK is ‘mid-negotiation’ with Mauritius on Chagos Islands deal

Both countries have said they have made ‘good progress’ on a revised agreement.

Evening Standard

Mauritius PM ‘to meet senior government figures’ over Chagos Islands deal

Downing Street would not be drawn into saying whether the 99-year lease on the Diego Garcia military base could be shortened as part of the deal.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s Chagos deal in the balance ‘as UK to wait for Trump approval before signing’

A special cabinet meeting has been called in Mauritius on Wednesday to discuss Sir Keir Starmer’s proposals

The Independent UK

Delay finalising Chagos Islands deal until after Trump inauguration, say Tories

The UK wants to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius but lease back the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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...

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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