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UK hints at slavery apology but rules out reparations

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British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband indicated that the UK might issue a formal apology for its historical role in the slave trade, potentially coinciding with the G20 summit London will host next year. However, Miliband explicitly stated that financial reparations or payouts are not feasible and that the UK's stance on this matter will not change. This comes as King Charles III has expressed remorse, fueling ongoing demands for both an apology and compensation. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses potential policy shifts and public statements regarding historical issues, but does not announce a new policy or a concrete event.

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UK hints at slavery apology but rules out reparations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK foreign minister hints at formal slavery apology but says payouts ‘not feasible’

    Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said it was “not feasible” for the country to pay reparations for slavery, after King Charles III expressed remorse amid calls for a formal apology and compensation. “It’s not the right answer. It’s not practical. It’s not feasible for …

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