44 h. ago Windrush commissioner: Black Britons asking if UK is ‘going backwards’

Rev Clive Foster says rhetoric targeting legal migrants makes some wonder if history is repeating itselfBlack Britons are asking if the UK is “going backwards”, the Windrush commissioner has warned in an interview marking his 100th day in office.The Rev Clive Foster said Windrush scandal survivors were questioning whether “history is repeating itself” as UK politicians target legal migrants. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Idris Elba, Steven Bartlett and Ian Wright among most influential black Britons

The Powerlist has previously been topped by former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful and Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton.

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4 d. ago Bank of England’s finance chief Afua Kyei named most influential black Briton

Ms Kyei said she was ‘delighted that someone in the public sector and financial services is being recognised in this way’.

Economics

1 week ago Top UN judge criticises Lenny Henry for using his report to claim Britain should pay £18trillion in slavery reparations

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has argued in his new book that all black Britons should be paid reparations and suggested a 'Robin Hood tax' on financial transactions to fund it.

Economics

2 w. ago The racist sketches Lenny Henry regrets: Star's early work now makes for uncomfortable viewing

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has shone a spotlight on racial inequality with his latest intervention being a claim that black Britons should all receive salary reparation payments.

Politics

2 w. ago Lenny Henry faces backlash after calling for slavery reparations for black Britons

In his new book The Big Payback, the comedian and actor argues that racism in modern Britain can be traced directly to the slave trade and calls for radical solutions to address its legacy

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2 w. ago Lenny Henry faces backlash after demanding slavery reparations for every black Briton

Sir Lenny Henry has claimed all black Britons should be paid slavery reparations and suggested a 'Robin Hood tax' on financial transactions could fund payments.

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2 w. ago Lenny Henry faces backlash after demanding slavery reparations for  every black Briton

Sir Lenny Henry has claimed all black Britons should be paid slavery reparations and suggested a 'Robin Hood tax' on financial transactions could fund payments.

Politics

2 w. ago Lenny Henry's 'robin hood tax' to raise £18trillion for slavery reparation bill

Sir Lenny Henry has claimed all black Britons should be paid slavery reparations and suggested a 'Robin Hood tax' on financial transactions could fund payments.

Economics

2 w. ago All black British people 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

Politics

2 w. ago Black Britons 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

Politics

3 w. ago Black History Month: 10 everyday items that were invented or developed by Black people

As Black History Month continues in the UK, we celebrate the inventors and the other outstanding achievements and contributions Black Britons have made to this country

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