Chagos Islands7 days agoTories accuse PM of funding tax cuts for MauritiansSir Keir Starmer defends the UK's £3.4bn Chagos islands deal after Kemi Badenoch says it is bad value for money.7 days agoPolitics7 days agoScrap Chagos Islands deal and agree new one, UN panel urges UKA UN human rights panel says the deal "fails to guarantee" the rights of Chagossians.7 days agoAfrica23 May 2025What is the Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius?The UK will retain control of Diego Garcia, home to a military base run with the United States.23 May 2025Africa23 May 2025UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos IslandsUnder the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.23 May 2025Politics22 May 2025Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now?A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.22 May 2025Politics22 May 2025UK to sign Chagos deal with MauritiusThe US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.22 May 2025Politics1 Apr 2025UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.1 Apr 2025Politics2 Mar 2025Giving away Chagos Islands not in UK's interest, says BadenochThe Conservative leader says she remains opposed to a deal, despite US President Donald Trump signalling support.2 Mar 2025Politics28 Feb 2025Trump 'inclined' to back UK's Chagos Islands dealThe UK has offered Trump an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.28 Feb 2025Politics123456
