PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pm-plans-debt-re-set-for-commonwealth-nations-as-slavery-apology-talks-beginContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. PM Andy Burnham proposes Commonwealth debt reset and slavery apology talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pm-plans-debt-re-set-for-commonwealth-nations-as-slavery-apology-talks-beginhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pm-plans-debt-re-set-for-commonwealth-nations-as-slavery-apology-talks-begin#u178884Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:11:33 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham is introducing a "debt reset" plan to assist Commonwealth nations facing high global interest rate costs by extending repayment periods and improving interest rates. Speaking at a Caribbean leaders summit on Tuesday, Burnham also initiated a "structured dialogue" regarding a formal UK apology for the slave trade, intended for issuance within the next year. While the UK will provide 40 million pounds over three years for Caribbean infrastructure and green energy, Burnham has explicitly ruled out direct financial reparations.Why it mattersThe UK is