Chagos Islands16 Dec 2025UK unlawfully held migrants on Diego Garcia, appeals court saysA London court upholds a previous ruling that the 64 Tamil migrants were detained in a fenced and guarded camp illegally.16 Dec 202511 Oct 2025Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costsDozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.11 Oct 202524 Aug 2025UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says PopePope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.24 Aug 20259 Jul 2025Funds needed for London Chagos arrivals - councilHillingdon Council says it is spending thousands supporting Chagossians arriving in London.9 Jul 202511 Jun 2025Tories 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.11 Jun 202511 Jun 2025Scrap 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.11 Jun 202523 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 202523 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 202522 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 2025...
