UK government refuses slavery reparations as Jamaica urges king to act

The UK government has reiterated its refusal to pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, despite a petition from Jamaica to King Charles III. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the UK will not provide compensation, labeling the practice as 'abhorrent'. The Jamaican delegation, led by Culture Minister Olivia Grange, is seeking legal advice on the legality of slavery under English law and international law, as well as a legal obligation for compensation.