Chagos Islands3 hrs agoThe secretive islands behind the US-UK rowRemote and off-limits to tourists, Chagos is a paradisiacal slice of the tropics that's home to one of the most pristine reef systems on Earth. So why are they controversial?3 hrs ago2 days agoWhat is the UK's Chagos Islands deal and what has Trump said about it?Trump has now backed the deal which lets the UK keep control of the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base.2 days ago8 days agoTrump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.8 days ago28 Jan 2026Chagos discussions with US continue, says StarmerThe prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.28 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delayThe Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity".26 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to billThe legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday. 23 Jan 202620 Jan 2026UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026How bad are Trump's Chagos comments for Starmer?BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman shares his analysis.20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for StarmerThe prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.20 Jan 2026...
