7 h. ago Voices: This baffling Chagos deal will forever haunt Keir Starmer

The roll-call of British politicians who put their fingerprints on the decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius are no fools – and yet the deal the prime minister has just signed looks foolish, says John Rentoul

Economics

8 h. ago Displaced Chagos islanders fear they will never go home after a UK

The British government has signed a deal to transfer the Chagos Islands’ sovereignty to Mauritius

Politics

19 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer accused of signing 'one of the worst deals in the history of deals' after surrendering the Chagos islands for 'as much as £30billion'

The PM claimed the controversial giveaway of Britain's territory in the Indian Ocean would cost only £3.4 billion over the next century and was necessary to secure a vital military base.

Economics

25 h. ago UK to pay £101mn a year under deal to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius

British government says accord will guarantee future of joint military base with US

Economics

28 h. ago UK signs £3.4bn deal to cede sovereignty over Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Starmer says there’s ‘no alternative’ and defends cost, saying it is ‘part and parcel of using Britain’s reach to keep us safe at home’UK politics live – latest updatesThe UK has signed a £3.4bn agreement to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after an 11th-hour legal challenge failed.Keir Starmer told a press conference on Thursday afternoon he had signed the deal and that it was “one of the most significant contributions that we make to our security relationship with the United States”. Continue reading...

Economics

28 h. ago ‘Very sad day’ as judge paves way for Chagos deal, says Briton born on island

Bertrice Pompe, who was born on the Chagos Islands, said she was not giving up after the decision to lift an injunction.

Economics

28 h. ago What is the Chagos Islands deal? Everything you need to know as Sir Keir Starmer signs agreement

Everything you need to know about the Chagos Islands deal

Economics

28 h. ago Chagos Islands deal signed after High Court judge rejects injunction bid

The deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius is expected to cost the UK £101million a year

Events

28 h. ago Starmer signs deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last

After an urgent hearing on Thursday, Mr Justice Chamberlain said the injunction against signing the Chagos deal should be discharged triggering a race to prevent a late appeal by Chagossians

Economics

30 h. ago Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction

Mr Justice Chamberlain’s decision paves the way towards the deal being signed on Thursday.

Politics

30 h. ago UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius can go ahead, judge rules

After an urgent hearing on Thursday, Mr Justice Chamberlain said the injunction should be discharged

Economics

30 h. ago UK’s Chagos Islands deal can proceed, High Court in London rules

Judge says attempt to block handover of sovereignty of archipelago to Mauritius is ‘unprecedented’

Economics

30 h. ago UK’s Chagos Islands deal can proceed, rules High Court in London

Judge says attempt to block handover of sovereignty of archipelago to Mauritius is ‘unprecedented’

Economics

31 h. ago Chagos Islands deal set to be agreed after High Court judge rejects injunction bid

The government said international relations had been damaged after the Prime Minister’s virtual handover ceremony with Mauritian officials on Thursday had to be abandoned

Events

31 h. ago Chagos Islands deal can still be done on Thursday despite injunction, court told

Mr Justice Goose granted an injunction at 2.25am against the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Economics

35 h. ago Starmer blocked from completing Chagos Islands deal by High Court judge after last

The prime minister planned to sign a deal handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius today but a dramatic 3am ruling by a senior judge has put a pause on the plans

Events

35 h. ago High court judge blocks UK from concluding Chagos Islands deal

Government had been due to give green light to deal handing sovereignty of islands to MauritiusA high court judge has blocked the UK government from concluding its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands with an injunction granted in the early hours of Thursday.The agreement to hand sovereignty over the Chagos islands to Mauritius was due to be given the green light by ministers on Thursday. Continue reading...

Events

35 h. ago Chagos Islands: UK government blocked from signing deal by High Court judge in last

The agreement would largely see the UK hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Events

35 h. ago Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

Sir Keir Starmer had been expected to attend a virtual ceremony alongside representatives from the Mauritian government to sign off on the deal.

Economics

7 d. ago Chagos Islands deal delayed 'to avoid toxic backlash’ amid welfare cuts vote

Senior figures in Number 10 are said to be concerned that officially signing of Chagos deal now would be politically ‘toxic’ as MPs are set to vote on £5bn of cuts to benefits

Economics