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Starmer urges Mauritius to ensure deal that protects Chagos Islands from ‘malign influence’

The prime minister has stressed he wants ‘strong protections’ for the UK-US military base on the island chain

The Guardian - UK

White House confirms Mandelson to be accepted as ambassador

EXCLUSIVE: An early headache for Sir Keir Starmer has been resolved with the White House allowing Lord Mandelson to take up his post as the UK’s ambassador to the US. But the Trump administration has also sent a warning over the Chagos Islands deal

The Independent UK

Lammy sent legal letter over ‘misleading parliament’ on Chagos as Cleverly doubles down on criticism

Exclusive: The foreign secretary has been sent a legal letter demanding he correct the Commons record

The Independent UK

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Starmer hit with fresh blow to Chagos deal as indigenous people plan legal challenge

Exclusive: A group representing indigenous Chagossians are gearing up to challenge the government’s controversial deal to hand over the archipelago to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Labour MP accuses David Lammy of misleading parliament over Chagos deal

Exclusive: Foreign secretary has been criticised by one of his own MPs as the controversial deal looks to be on the brink of collapse

The Independent UK

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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

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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

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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...

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

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